Manchester UnitedstarHarry Maguireis set to hold ‘direct’ talks with boss Erik ten Hag ahead of a potential Old Trafford exit, transfer expertFabrizio Romanohas exclusively told GIVEMESPORT.
Ahead of competing in next season’s Champions League, ten Hag will look to freshen up his Red Devils squad during the summer window.
Man United transfer news – Harry Maguire
According toThe Times, ten Hag has indicated that Maguire will be allowed to leaveManchester Unitedas he seeks more regular game-time.
The ɾєρօɾτ suggests the central defєɴԀer is unhappy with the lack of opportunities he has been handed this season, leaving him with a decision to make over his future.
It is understood that West Ham United could offer Maguire a route out of Old Trafford, with the east Londoners expected torevive their interestafter making an enquiry in January.
Daily Express journalist Ryan Taylor recentlytold GIVEMESPORTthat the 30-year-old could pursue a transfer in a bid to save his England career.
Three Lions chief Gareth Southgate hasadmitted it will be difficultto remain loyal to Maguire if he remains out of the first-team picture atManchester United.
What has Fabrizio Romano said about Maguire?
Romano understands that Maguire will hold discussions with ten Hag afterManchester Unitedcompeted with rivals Manchester City in the FA Cup final on Saturday.
The respected journalist is aware that the former Leicester City man is seeking assurances over his game-time.
Romano told GIVEMESPORT:”There will be direct contact between Maguire and Erik ten Hag at the єɴԀ of the season. They will discuss his future.
“Erik ten Hag appreciates how professional Maguire has been this season, but he also understands that he can’t continue like this. There will be a conversation between the player and the manager, and they will clarify that, for sure.”
ShouldMan Unitedsell Maguire this summer?
Transfermarktstatistics show that Maguire was only handed 759 minutes of Premier League action this season, so it is clear that he has fallen down the pecking order atManchester United.
Sixteen startsin all competitions further emphasises that the England international is facing an uphill battle in a bid to win over ten Hag, meaning a parting of ways would make sense for all parties.
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