Edson Alvarez breaks transfer silence amid Manchester United links

West Ham and Mexico star Edson Alvarez has kept his cards close to his chest after being asked directly about a summer move to Manchester United.

The former Ajax defensive midfielder, who has been tipped to replace Casemiro at United, is currently away at the Copa America, but that hasn’t stopped reporters from asking him about his future.

“I can only tell you that I am focused on what I have to do.” Alvarez said, as quoted by the Manchester Evening News.

“I know that the Copa America is a very important tournament where the eyes of the world are practically there. Later there will be time to see what is or isn’t there.”

Alvarez and his representatives are bound to assess the situation after the Copa America ends this summer, but it doesn’t look like he will push to stay at West Ham.

Potentially thrown away for Alvarez

I think the hard-tackling Alvarez will jump at the chance to work with Ten Hag (again) at United. It’s a huge step forward and everyone knows it doesn’t get any bigger than United.

According to Sport 1 journalist Christopher Michel, Casemiro’s proposed move to Saudi Arabia has collapsed despite being at an advanced stage.

The collapse of Casemiro’s deal could rule out a move for Alvarez, who is not currently a “hot topic” for the Reds.

The situation may change if Casemiro finds a new club.

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