Bayern Munich have turned down Manchester United’s first bid for French international, Benjamin Pavard, according to Christian Falk.
This week, Man United approved West Ham’s offer of £30 million (€34 million/$38 million) for Maguire, but the deal has not yet been finalised.
The Red Devils are apparently focusing their attention on Pavard, a versatile defender from Bayern, as that trade nears completion.
The Bundesliga winners have reportedly spoken with the Premier League team, but they have ‘no clear light’ for an agreement from Die Roten, according to Fabrizio Romano.
The Red Devils are anxious to get Maguire off their books and recuperate part of the £80 million ($101.9 million) they paid Leicester City in 2019 — a record cost for a defender — so the 27-year-old would be considered a good substitute.
Erik ten Hag, the manager of United, is said to admire the Frenchman, who is also capable of playing as a centre-back. With only one year remaining on his contract, United will try to negotiate a lower fee for Pavard.
United’s season begins on Monday, August 14, when they take on Wolves, while Bayern’s Bundesliga season gets started next Friday when they face Werder Bremen. When such games take place, it is unknown if Maguire and Pavard will still be with their present clubs.
