McTominay wants first-team football next season (Picture: Getty)
Manchester United will demand a fee of around £45million Scott McTominay with West Ham United keen to sign the midfielder.
The Hammers are weighing up a move for the 26-year-old as they seek to bring in a replacement for Declan Rice, having sold their skipper to Arsenal for £105million.
David Moyes is am admirer of McTominay but West Ham will have to pay big to bring him to east London, with United not actively looking to sell their academy graduate.
The Daily Telegraph report it would take an offer of around £40m to £45m to tempt United into doing business.
Erik ten Hag is happy to keep McTominay, viewing him as a valuable squad player and is only ready to sanction his exit if the money is right.
The Scot is open to staying at Old Trafford but wants to be playing first-team football next season and would not be satisfied with a role that sees him sitting on the bench.
The player will not rush into any decision any may wait to see how United’s squad looks nearer to the end of the transfer window but could be tempted by an offer elsewhere.
The Scotland international is admired by David Moyes (Picture: Getty)
McTominay started United’s first seven league games last season but following Casemiro’s introduction into the team after his arrival from Real Madrid, was handed just a further four starts.
Mason Mount has since joined United’s numbers in midfield with Kobbie Mainoo likely to remain part of the first-team squad after impressing ten Hag.
United are also thought to be keen on signing Fiorentina midfielder Sofyan Amrabat if they can raise further funds through player sales.
West Ham meanwhile are also interested in signing United defender Harry Maguire but as the case is with McTominay, United view him as a valuable squad member.
Maguire was recently stripped of the club captaincy with West Ham thought to be exploring either a loan or permanent deal.
The England international’s wages could be problematic, however, were the clubs to agree a deal.
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United view him as a valuable asset heading into the new season.
