An exciting Tim Steidten West Ham target snubbed by David Moyes could now join Man United in January as French journalist makes Youssouf Fofana claim.
One of West Ham’s big summer transfer targets who reportedly caused ‘tension’ between David Moyes and Tim Steidten could now be on his way to Manchester United.
West Ham and Man United shared plenty of column inches during the summer with deals discussed for both Harry Maguire and Scott McTominay.
Neither materialised with the defender and midfielder remaining at Manchester United.
Exciting Steidten target was snubbed by Moyes
Both players were said to be Moyes targets as he and new technical director Steidten wrestled for control of West Ham’s summer recruitment.
While Moyes was chasing McTominay, Steidten reportedly wanted Monaco and France midfielder Youssouf Fofana.
But according to the likes of The Guardian and a host of other outlets at the time, Moyes vetoed the move – causing tensions with Steidten.
Well the exciting Steidten West Ham target snubbed by Moyes could now join Man United in January as a French journalist makes a claim about Fofana.
Fofana could now join Man United in January
According to Fabrice Hawkins, Fofana – who reportedly came close to joining Nottingham Forest following the Moyes snub – is wanted by Man United as well as Juventus and PSG.
“Juventus is interested in Youssouf Fofana,” RMC Sport reporter Hawkins said.
“The Italian club has supervised him on several occasions in recent months.
“Man United and PSG are closely monitoring the evolution of the midfielder.
“The Monegasque is under contract until June 2025.”
Hammers could find out who has better transfer judgement
West Ham eventually found some middleground between Moyes and Steidten targets in the summer.
And the signings of Edson Alvarez, James Ward-Prowse, Mohammed Kudus and Konstantinos Mavropanos have been widely praised.
Many Hammers fans were excited at the prospect of signing Fofana and were disappointed it did not happen.
Moyes spoke out in the summer revealing he had told Steidten many of his targets didn’t have what it takes for the Premier League.
West Ham fans may now find out whether the Scot made the right call on Fofana if he does join Man United in the January transfer window.
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