 West Ham United will step up their pursuit of Manchester United defender Harry Maguire after Declan Rice completed his £105million move to Arsenal. Manchester United news, exclusives and analysis Sign up Privacy Policy The Hammers were forced to put their incoming summer transfer business on a brief hold as a complicated deal to take Rice across the capital was thrashed out. The England international was officially unveiled by the Gunners on Saturday, becoming the most expensive British player in Premier League history. According to The Daily Telegraph, West Ham will now shift focus to Maguire and are determined to bring him to the London Stadium this summer. Maguire has slipped down the pecking order at United with Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane now Erik ten Hag's firm first-choice pairing. Victor Lindelof is also in the equation with Luke Shaw also impressing in a centre-half role last season as Maguire was limited to just eight Premier League starts. Despite his lack of game time, Maguire's preference is to remain at Old Trafford and try to reclaim his place in the side. But West Ham hope to test that resolve with David Moyes a huge admirer of the England international. West Ham would prefer a loan move at this stage with United prepared to offload the former Leicester City star on a permanent basis. Maguire started just nine league league games last season (Picture: Getty) Recent reports suggest United are seeking a fee of around £50million for their club captain. Tottenham have also been credited with interest this summer. Another potential stumbling block is the player's wages. Following United's Champions League qualification, Maguire and the rest of the squad were given a salary increase, bringing him back up to £200,000-per-week. In all, Maguire has made just 16 appearances last season and while United boss Erik ten Hag admires his professionalism and status as club captain, he admitte){kind=link}
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West Ham United will step up their pursuit of Manchester United defender Harry Maguire after Declan Rice completed his £105million move to Arsenal.
Manchester United news, exclusives and analysis
The Hammers were forced to put their incoming summer transfer business on a brief hold as a complicated deal to take Rice across the capital was thrashed out.
The England international was officially unveiled by the Gunners on Saturday, becoming the most expensive British player in Premier League history.