WEST HAM have seen a loan offer for Manchester United defender Harry Maguire rejected.
Maguire, 30, is keen to leave Old Trafford after being stripped of the captaincy by manager Erik ten Hag.
Hammers boss Moyes is a fan of the England international and sees him as an upgrade on Kurt Zouma.
However, with United holding out for at least £30million for the man they spent £80million on four years ago, a permanent deal appears unlikely.
West Ham have cash to spend following the £105million sale of Declan Rice to Arsenal.
However, their priority is replacing Rice in midfield with a £40million bid for Joao Palhinha rejected and talks ongoing over a move for Ajax's Edson Alvarez.
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Maguire's £200,000-a-week wages would also prove an issue for West Ham, though the former Leicester defender is likely to have to take a cut wherever he moves.
West Ham are also in need of a right-back this summer as well as a winger, though they are set to lose out to Newcastle in the race for Leicester winger Harvey Barnes.
Leeds United forward Jack Harrison has been considered.
Maguire opened up on losing the captaincy in an emotional post yesterday.
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He said: "After discussions with the manager today he has informed me he is changing captain.
"He outlined his reasons to me and whilst I’m personally extremely disappointed, I will continue to give my all every time I wear the shirt.
"So I wanted to say a massive thank you to the Manchester United fans for all their brilliant support whilst I’ve been wearing the armband.
"Since the day I took on the role, three and half years ago, it’s been a huge privilege to lead Manchester United and one of the proudest moments of my career to date.
"It’s one of the greatest honours in club football. I’ve done everything I possibly could to help United be successful – on and off the field.
"I will always be grateful to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer for first giving me the responsibility and I wish whoever now takes it on every success and they will have my full support."
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