Hammers on course to sign England duo Maguire and Ward-Prowse

LONDON, Aug 9 — Premier League side West Ham have agreed deals in principle to sign England internationals Harry Maguire and James Ward-Prowse, according to British media reports.

The UK’s Press Association said today that Manchester United defender Maguire, 30, and Southampton midfielder Ward-Prowse, 28, had agreed personal terms with last season’s Europa Conference League champions.

Maguire, however, remains in talks with United about the exact terms of his departure from Old Trafford but a move worth an estimated £30 million (RM175 million) is expected to be completed.

West Ham — who will compete in the Europa League this term — are also said to be close to announcing the £35 million signing of Mexico midfielder Edson Alvarez from Ajax.

The 25-year-old has passed a medical but the paperwork on his move from the Dutch giants has still to be completed.

Alvarez could fill the position vacated by the £105 million sale of Declan Rice to Arsenal.