Manchester United reportedly could release West Ham United target Eric Baily on a free transfer this summer. of West Ham target Eric Bailly

Manchester United reportedly could release West Ham United target Eric Baily on a free transfer this summer.

According to a report from AS, West Ham linked centre-back Eric Bailly could be set for an exit from Manchester United in the summer transfer window.

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The East London outfit have been linked with a move to sign the 29-year-old Man United centre-back on numerous occasions.

Manchester United wanted £34 million for Bailly last summer (The Athletic).

However, it seems as though Hammers boss David Moyes could now pick him up for an absolute bargain…

The remarkable lengths Manchester United are prepared to go to get rid of West Ham target Eric Bailly

Man United could just let Bailly walk out of the club for absolutely nothing this summer.

The 49-capped Ivory Coast international could leave Old Trafford on a free transfer this summer according to a report from AS.

That’s in spite of the fact that he still has one year remaining on his current contract with Man United.

Real Betis allegedly want to sign Bailly, but maybe Moyes will come back in for him considering the Scot’s need to sign a new central defender.

Despite struggling for Manchester United at times, he’s still a very good player and has all of the attributes needed to succeed at the very highest level.

The Sun recently described Bailly as a ‘brilliant’ defender and on his day, he is certainly one of the very best around.

He is strong in the tackle, quick along the ground an extremely experienced in playing at the very highest level.

Eric Bailly’s struggles with Manchester United will definitely serve as a warning for West Ham.

However, if he really is available on a free transfer this summer, then he might just be worth the gamble for the Hammers.