Harry Maguire transfer: West Ham agree deal in principle with Manchester United to sign defender

West Ham had a £20m bid for Harry Maguire rejected last month but now they are cautiously optimistic about completing the signing from Manchester United; personal terms are not expected to be a problem but there is still work to do on the details of his exit

Image: Harry Maguire could be set to leave Manchester United to join West Ham

West Ham have an agreement in principle with Manchester United to sign defender Harry Maguire in a deal worth in the region of £30m.

Personal terms are not expected to be a problem but there is still work to do on the details of his exit from United.

West Ham, though, are cautiously optimistic about completing the signing having had a £20m bid for the England international rejected last month.

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Maguire trained with Man Utd on Wednesday morning ahead of their Premier League opener against Wolves on Monday Night Football.

United have done due diligence on several defenders, including Jean-Clair Todibo of Nice, should they be in a position to sign a replacement for Maguire.

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Discussions with Todibo’s representatives have taken place to gauge the parameters of a potential deal.

Erik ten Hag told Sky Sports News he wants depth in the squad and competition for places to be able to fight on all fronts.

Image: Southampton captain James Ward-Prowse is nearing a move to West Ham

The Hammers have also reached a broad agreement with Southampton over the signing of midfielder James Ward-Prowse.

The deal is worth the £30m that was rejected last month but with more favourable payment terms and conditions for Southampton.

Talks are ongoing over when the deal can be finalised as it’s believed Saints want him to play against Norwich this weekend.

West Ham don’t want him risked ahead of such a big-money move and one source has told Sky Sports News that Ward-Prowse is keen to make the move as soon as possible but would like the chance to say goodbye to the Southampton fans.

Personal terms are not expected to be a problem.

Image: West Ham's Lucas Paqueta is understood to have had his head turned by the interest of Manchester City

Meanwhile, West Ham have dismissed an initial approach from Manchester City for midfielder Lucas Paqueta as it was “in no way deemed acceptable”, Sky Sports News has been told.

It’s thought the Hammers will not even begin to consider selling the Brazil international, who joined last summer on a five-year contract in a club-record £51m deal, for less than £85m.

Paqueta has a buyout clause in his contract but it cannot be triggered until next summer

However, it’s understood Paqueta’s head has been turned by the interest of the treble winners.

Paqueta scored five goals last season after a slow start in east London, becoming a key part of their Europa Conference League success.

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On Monday, Man Utd rejected a £30m bid from West Ham for Scott McTominay. United, who value him at closer to £45m, are happy to keep him, but he’s also viewed as the biggest sale they could make this summer.

West Ham are yet to go back in with an improved offer.

Alvarez set to sign five-year deal

Image: Ajax midfielder Edson Alvarez is set to sign for West Ham

Edson Alvarez will sign a five-year contract with West Ham on Wednesday after completing his medical on Tuesday.

West Ham will pay Ajax an initial £32m plus £2m in performance-related add-ons for the midfielder.

Alvarez’s contract will come with an option to extend for a further 12 months and a formal announcement is expected on Wednesday.

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