West Ham United have been linked with a move for 26-year-old Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay.
West Ham United are unwilling to pay the £40 million asking price for 26-year-old Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay, according to a report from Football Insider.
The 26-year-old Scottish international is expected to leave the Red Devils this summer, and he could prove to be a useful option for West Ham United. The Hammers need to add more quality and depth in the middle of the park, especially after the departure of Declan Rice.
Although McTominay is a different player compared to Rice, he could be a handy option for David Moyes. The hardworking Manchester United midfielder will add defensive cover and drive to the side. Meanwhile, the 26 year old needs to play regularly at this stage of his career and he is unlikely to get those opportunities at Manchester United.
It makes sense for him to move on and join a club that will give him the opportunities to play more often. West Ham will be competing in the Europa League next season, and they will be an attractive destination for most players.
The Hammers will need a deeper squad with more quality in order to navigate the Premier League and the Europa League next season. McTominay is well-settled in the English top flight, and he should be able to hit the ground running.
The reported £40 million asking price seems quite steep for someone who is not a key player for the Red Devils. So it remains to be seen whether Manchester United are prepared to lower their demands.
McTominay is not a key player for them, and they will want to sell the midfielder before the summer transfer window closes. It is fair to assume that the demands are likely to be scaled down towards the end of the window.
West Ham have recently sanctioned the departure of Declan Rice for a British transfer record fee, and they have plenty of money to bring in multiple players. However, they will have to be diligent with their spending and improve the squad all across the pitch. They recently failed with an approach for the Scot.
Signing Premier League-proven players could prove to be a wise decision if the player is available for a reasonable price. The move seems ideal for all parties involved, and it remains to be seen how the situation develops.
