Galatasaray confirm interest in Man United's Scott McTominay and Tottenham’s Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg as opening bids rejected

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Galatasaray have confirmed their interest in Manchester United’s Scott McTominay and Tottenham’s Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg.

The Turkish club's vice-chairman has said they are in talks with the Red Devils over signing their midfielder, who was the subject of a £30million offer from West Ham last summer.

According to the Manchester Evening News, the Red Devils have rejected early bids for the Scotland international.

Galatasaray’s vice-chairman Ibrahim Hatipoglu has also confirmed the club have been monitoring Spurs star Hojbjerg.

However, there is no interest in Man United full-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka, who was linked with an exit in January.

"McTominay's transfer fee is being discussed," Hatipoglu said, as quoted by Haber Sari Kirmizi. "Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg is a good player, he has many suitors, he wants to see all options.

"There is no talk of single-digit figures for right-back and midfield transfers. But we have allocated a budget of less than €10million for 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 is out of contract next year, but Man United have the option of an additional year for the 27-year-old.

The Hammers’ bid fell below the club’s valuation of £40million.

Since then, the Scot had an impressive season for United, scoring ten goals and starting in the FA Cup final victory against Manchester City.

It remains to be seen whether Galatasaray can match the club’s valuation.

Wan-Bissaka also has just one year left on his deal, so this summer is the perfect opportunity for Man United to cash in.

Hojbjerg, meanwhile, was put on the market earlier this summer, with Tottenham open to offers for him.

His current deal expires next summer, and Juventus and AC Milan have been linked with the former Bayern Munich star.

Hojbjerg has made 184 appearances for Spurs, netting 10 times and grabbing 16 assists.

Galatasaray were crowned Turkish Super Lig champions last season, beating fierce rivals Fenerbahce by three points.

They have already signed former Chelsea player Michy Batshuayi from their foes in a controversial move that led his child to be the subject of death threats as a result.

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