Manchester United refuse to rule out selling Scott McTominay amid West Ham interest

West Ham United are interested in signing Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay but would have to offer at least £40million.

McTominay, 26, started only 16 times for United last season and his standing in the midfield is under mounting pressure from the 18-year-old Kobbie Mainoo, who excelled again in his third consecutive start in pre-season against Arsenal.

West Ham are seeking a replacement for Declan Rice, who was sold to Arsenal for £105million, and manager David Moyes is an admirer of McTominay. McTominay’s agent, Colin Murdock, played under Moyes at Preston North End.

United had not provisionally planned to sell McTominay as Fred was identified as the midfielder to make way for new signing Mason Mount while manager Erik ten Hag values McTominay’s versatility and homegrown status.

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However, McTominay is keen for regular playing time and it is understood he could assess his situation closer to the transfer deadline on September 1.

United will not force McTominay out but a compelling offer of between £40m-£50m could lead them to consider selling the academy graduate as they might then recruit a younger defensive midfielder.

McTominay is under contract at United until 2025 and he is a regular for the Scotland national side who are top of their European Championship qualifying group - above Spain and Norway.

The transfer window is in full swing and United have already got their hands on two players, with Mason Mount and Andre Onana through the door at Old Trafford

Erik ten Hag's attention now turns to signing a new goal scorer following their struggles in that department last season. Anthony Martial is the only genuine striker in United's squad and his