West Ham United will be stepping up their pursuit of a replacement for Declan Rice in the coming weeks, with David

Moyes armed with £100m in the transfer market.

 

 

Rice’s exit has left a gaping hole in the Hammers midfield but there is now a real chance for someone to come in and

make a big name for themselves.

Among the names being linked are former Chelsea loanee Denis Zakaria. However, a deal isn’t close yet and

according to Sky Sports, West Ham are also considering signing Manchester United star, Scott McTominay.

McTominay has found his game time at United limited and he could be among a cluster of players to depart Old

Trafford before the window closes.

As we know, West Ham are also thought to be keen on McTominay’s United teammate, Harry Maguire.

McTominay, dubbed a ‘special‘ midfielder by Jose Mourinho, is expected to cost around £30m if the Red Devils do

decide to cash in.

Sky Sports claims that West Ham’s interest is there but ultimately, the decision to sign will rest with McTominay

himself.

Point to prove

Scott McTominay has shown flashes of brilliance at times for United and when he’s with Scotland, he does very much

appear a different player.

He looks like he’s facing a bit of a crossroads in his career right now. Does he stay and fight for his place with Man

United, or does he move to a club like West Ham and become a central figure?

Really, the chance to replace Rice and work under David Moyes should appeal to McTominay. It’s a chance for him

to truly showcase what he’s all about and take a lead role in a club riding the wave of European success.

If McTominay does indeed decide to move on this summer, then West Ham could be the ideal club for him.

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West Ham now expected to make bid for ‘invaluable’ £35m star in coming days

West Ham United are now expected to make a bid for Edson Alvarez in the coming days, with the Hammers eyeing

the Ajax star as a replacement for Declan Rice.

That is according to a report from the Daily Express, which notes that the Eredivisie side are willing to consider a fee

of around £35 million for the Mexico international.

Edson Alvarez would be a really exciting signing for David Moyes’ side. West Ham actually have the opportunity to

move forward this summer following the departure of Declan Rice.

West Ham to make Édson Álvarez bid in coming days

Rice’s move to Arsenal has handed West Ham’s transfer kitty a huge boost. And with that, the club have the means to

kick on and improve ahead of the new season.

And it seems that a move for Alvarez is now imminent. The Daily Express reports that a bid is set to be made in the

coming days. The 25-year-old has been earmarked as Moyes’ top target to replace the England international.

And it is suggested that his asking price has now dropped to closer to £35 million.

Alvarez is going to be under some pressure if he makes the move to the London Stadium. Ultimately, whoever

replaces Declan Rice is going to have some big shoes to fill.

But he is someone used to the big stage. He has already made 33 appearances across the Champions League and

Europa League. Meanwhile, he has won two league titles in Amsterdam.

His form last season was not as impressive. But Moyes may feel that a move is a gamble worth taking. Rio Ferdinand

has previously suggested that he is ‘invaluable‘ to Ajax.

So it would be a big statement if they could not only make a bid, but also wrap up a deal for the Mexican in the very

near future.