Harry Maguire’s move to West Ham stalls as Man United seek replacement first, with Benjamin Pavard and Jean-Clair Todibo teed up as options for Erik ten Hag’s side

Harry Maguire’s move to West Ham from Manchester United has stagnated as United look to bring in a replacement first.

United staff had a meeting on Saturday to discuss the Financial Fair Play restrictions around their transfer business. 

United were fined £257,000 for a minor breach in July, and have been mindful of what they can push their limits to this window as they remain under scrutiny.

Ultimately, they need to sell to buy, though that hasn’t prevented them from teeing up Benjamin Pavard of Bayern Munich – should the Germans agree to sell. Jean-Clair Todibo of Nice remains another option. 

Talks over a new goalkeeper, following injury to Tom Heaton, have also been back and forth. Teenage keeper Elyh Harrison, who they bought from Stevenage, could be part of the squad against Wolves on Monday.

Benjamin Pavard (L) and Jean-Clair Todibo are among the possible options being scouted out

Though Fred has joined Fenerbahce for £12.9m, Eric Bailly’s departure to Besiktas is described as 50/50 while Donny van de Beek remains in talks with Real Sociedad. 

There is interest in left-back Alvaro Fernandez who impressed on loan at Preston North End last season while keeper Matej Kovar is expected to finalise his £7m move to Bayer Leverkusen.