Galatasaray confirm interest in Manchester United's Scott McTominay and Tottenham's Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg after rejecting initial offers
Galatasaray have confirmed their interest in Manchester United's Scott McTominay and Tottenham's Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg.
The Turkish club's vice-chairman has said they are in talks with the Red Devils to sign their midfielder, who was the subject of a £30m bid from West Ham last summer.
According to the Manchester Evening NewsThe Red Devils have rejected initial offers for the Scottish international.
Galatasaray vice-president Ibrahim Hatipoglu also confirmed that the club have been keeping a close eye on Spurs star Hojbjerg.
However, there is no interest in Manchester United full-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka. which was linked to an exit in January.
“McTominay's transfer price is being discussed,” Hatipoglu was quoted as saying by Have Sari Kirmizi“Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg is a good player, he has many suitors, he wants to see all the options.
“There is no talk of single-digit figures for the signings of right-backs and midfielders, but we have allocated a budget of less than 10 million euros for right-backs.
“There is no negative situation regarding Guela Doue (Rennes right-back). Negotiations are ongoing (for) McTominay and Doue. Wan-Bissaka is not our priority.”
Midfielder McTominay is out of contract next year but Manchester United have the option of a further year for the 27-year-old.
The Hammers' offer fell short of the club's £40m valuation.
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Since then, the Scot has had an impressive season for United, scoring ten goals and starting in the FA Cup final win against Manchester City.
It remains to be seen whether Galatasaray can match the club's valuation.
Wan-Bissaka also only has one year left on his contract, so this summer is the perfect opportunity for Manchester United to cash in.
Meanwhile, Hojbjerg was put on the market earlier this summer, with Tottenham open to offers for him.
His current contract expires next summer and Juventus and AC Milan have been linked with the former Bayern Munich star.
Hojbjerg has made 184 appearances for Spurs, scoring 10 goals and providing 16 assists.
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Galatasaray were crowned champions of the Turkish Super Lig last season, beating fierce rivals Fenerbahce by three points.
They have already signed the ex Chelsea Player Michy Batshuayi from his enemies in a controversial move that led to his Child will be subject to death threats as a result.
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