June 23rd 2024.
Former West Ham manager David Moyes has taken on a new role as a pundit for Euro 2024. In a recent interview, he discussed his attempts to sign Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay after West Ham's star player Declan Rice joined Arsenal last summer.
Rice's departure left a huge gap in West Ham's midfield, and Moyes and his team were scrambling to find a suitable replacement. They brought in James Ward-Prowse and Edson Alvarez, but Moyes also had his eye on McTominay, who he says they had "big interest" in. However, they were unable to secure the deal and McTominay went on to have a successful season with Manchester United.
Now, McTominay is in Germany for Euro 2024 with the Scottish national team. Despite a disappointing start to the tournament, with a 5-1 loss to Germany, Scotland still have a chance to advance to the knockout stages. Moyes believes that McTominay will be the key to their success, as he is a versatile midfielder with a knack for scoring and creating chances.
Moyes shared his regret at not being able to sign McTominay for West Ham, saying, "Lots of managers have hard luck stories about players that get away and McTominay is one of those for me." However, he is still happy with the players they did bring in to fill the midfield void.
When asked about McTominay's role in Scotland's upcoming game against Hungary, Moyes emphasized the importance of getting him involved in the attack. He also praised McTominay's ability to play different roles on the field, from center-half to a more attacking position, where Moyes believes he is most effective.
Moyes also highlighted McTominay's scoring abilities, saying, "When I watch him, it is his goals that stand out." He believes that McTominay could even end up as Scotland's top scorer, and that his goals will be crucial for the team's success in the tournament.
As for West Ham, they finished ninth in Moyes' final season at the club. He has since been replaced by Spain's Julen Lopetegui. Moyes will now focus on his punditry role for Euro 2024, where he will continue to analyze and give his insights on the tournament.
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