Galatasaray have confirmed their interest in Manchester United’s Scott McTominay and Tottenham’s Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg.
The Turkish club’s vice-chairman said they are in talks with the Red Devils about signing the midfielder, for whom West Ham made a £30 million offer last summer.
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According to the Manchester Evening News, the Red Devils have rejected initial offers for the Scottish international.
Galatasaray vice-chairman Ibrahim Hatipoglu also confirmed that the club had been monitoring Spurs star Hojbjerg.
However, there is no interest in Man United full-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka, whose departure was discussed in January.
“McTominay’s transfer fee is being discussed,” said Hatipoglu, according to Haber Sari Kirmizi. “Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg is a good player, he has many suitors, he wants to explore all options.”
“When it comes to transfers in the right-back and midfield areas, there is no talk of single-digit amounts. However, we have planned a budget of less than 10 million euros for the right-back.”
“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’s contract expires next year, but Man United have the option of a further year for the 27-year-old.
The Hammers’ offer was below the club’s valuation of £40 million.
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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 victory over Manchester City.
It remains to be seen whether Galatasaray can meet the club’s valuation.
Additionally, Wan-Bissaka only has one year left on his contract, so this summer is the perfect opportunity for Man United to cash in.
Hojbjerg, meanwhile, was put on the market earlier this summer and Tottenham were 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 ten goals and providing 16 assists.
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Galatasaray were crowned champions of the Turkish Süper Lig last season, beating their arch-rivals Fenerbahce by three points.
They have already signed former Chelsea player Michy Batshuayi from their rivals in a controversial move that subsequently resulted in death threats to his child.
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