Man Utd transfer round-up: Maguire’s West Ham snub explained as Bailly holds Fulham talks
Manchester United are looking to build on an impressive first season under Erik ten Hag, which saw them win the League Cup, qualify for the Champions League and reach the FA Cup final.
The Red Devils have been active in the transfer market this summer, spending big on goalkeeper Andre Onana, midfielder Mason Mount and striker Rasmus Hojlund. There have also been several big-name exits, with the likes of David de Gea, Fred, Alex Telles, Phil Jones and Anthony Elanga all departing.
However, more incomings and outgoings are expected before the transfer window slams shut. Here are the latest transfer rumours coming from Old Trafford…
Allardyce explains Maguire’s West Ham snub
Former West Ham boss Sam Allardyce has claimed Harry Maguire rejected the chance to join the Hammers as he did not want to be involved in a relegation battle.
United accepted a £30m bid from West Ham for Maguire, but the move ultimately collapsed and Allardyce says the England international “wants something bigger”. Speaking on the No Tippy Tappy Football Podcast, he said: “He turned West Ham down, he’s turned it down. I know his agent really well.
“I think – and this is no disrespect to West Ham, because I managed them – he feels that with the troubles they had last season down the bottom of the league, he doesn’t want to be going there, he wants something bigger.”
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