In a surprising twist, Manchester United has agreed to pay a £6m golden goodbye payment to Harry Maguire as part of his transfer to the club. The deal, valued at £30m, will help Manchester United remove Maguire’s salary from their books.
Meanwhile, West Ham has been busy strengthening their midfield, with the recent acquisition of Edson Alvarez from Ajax for £35m. Additionally, there are reports of a potential deal with Southampton for James Ward-Prowse for £30m. However, West Ham has rejected a bid from Manchester City for Lucas Paqueta, with negotiations still ongoing.
Stay tuned for more updates on these intriguing transfer deals.
The Golden Goodbye: Harry Maguire’s Transfer Payment
Manchester United will be giving Harry Maguire a £6m golden goodbye payment as part of his transfer. This payment is a significant amount and is intended to compensate Maguire for his services to the club. It is customary for clubs to provide such payments to players who are leaving, especially if they have been with the club for a considerable amount of time.
In addition to the golden goodbye payment, Manchester United will also receive a transfer fee of £30m for Maguire. This transfer fee, combined with the payment, will help the club remove Maguire’s salary from their books. It is a strategic move by Manchester United to manage their finances effectively and make room for new signings.
West Ham’s Midfield Signings and Strengthening
Alvarez’s signing from Ajax and Ward-Prowse’s potential medical are key steps in West Ham’s midfield strengthening.
The acquisition of Mexico midfielder Edson Alvarez from Ajax for £35m adds depth and quality to West Ham’s midfield options. Alvarez is known for his versatility and ability to contribute defensively and offensively. He will complement the existing midfielders in David Moyes’ squad and provide competition for places.
Additionally, the potential signing of James Ward-Prowse from Southampton for a fee of £30m would further enhance West Ham’s midfield. Ward-Prowse is a talented midfielder with a strong passing range and set-piece ability. His arrival would add creativity and leadership to the team.
These signings demonstrate West Ham’s ambition to strengthen their midfield and compete at a higher level in the upcoming season.
Manchester City’s Bid for Lucas Paqueta: West Ham’s Rejection and Potential Profit
David Moyes’ team has rejected multiple bids from a Premier League rival for Lucas Paqueta. West Ham, who signed Paqueta from Lyon for a club-record fee of £51m, turned down Manchester City’s first bid, which was reported to be around £69m, as it fell below the club’s valuation.
While West Ham is claimed to be open to an agreement at around £95m, City’s latest bid, according to Foot Mercato, exceeded £87m. If West Ham were to sell Paqueta for a fee in that range, they could potentially make a profit of over £40m on the 25-year-old.
However, it is worth noting that Paqueta’s contract includes a release clause of £85m, which becomes active next summer.
[News Reference: Daily Express]
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