Manchester United have exhausted their summer transfer kitty following three key signings but manager Erik ten Hag wants to bring in more reinforcements.
And for that to happen, United need to offload a few first-team stars andHarry Maguireis one player who has been linked with an exit since last year.
The England international has fallen down to fifth-choice in the centre-back pecking order under Erik ten Hag and has also lost his place on the left side of central defence.
Maguire’s time at OT seems to be up
Despite losing the captain’s armband in the summer, the 30-year-old has been a model professional but his displays on the pitch during pre-season have beenfar from satisfactory.
West Ham have seen two bids of£20 millionand£30 millionget rєjєƈτed by United for a player they paid £80 million for back in 2019.Evertonare also said to be interested.
The former Leicester City man was ɾєρօɾτedly unhappy with the thought of moving to the Hammers as he wanted only aChampions League club.
Three Lions manager Gareth Southgate has once againsent a warning to Maguireover his national team spot and that could have played a part in Maguire’s changing stance.
As perEvening Standard, Maguire is now happy to join David Moyes’ team if the London side can agree a fee with United.
“Harry Maguire has indicated he is keen to join West Ham if the Hammers can agree a fee withManchester United. West Ham have made a £ 30 million bid for Maguire as they step up their transfer ρłɑɴs.
Maguire keen to join West Ham after initially being unhappy
“United are ready to offload Maguire and West Ham are optimistic they can strike a Ԁєɑł for the England centre-back. West Ham will not cover his £190,000-a-week wages but it is hoped he can come to an agreement with United to help cover his salary.
“The 30-year-old knows a lack of playing time under Erik ten Hag could threaten his England prospects and he wants to be playing regularly ahead of Euro 2024 next summer.”
It seems a Ԁєɑł is not too far off and it looks like the best course of action for both parties. United are willing to compromise in their attempts at moving on the defєɴԀer.
The 20-time English league champions have ɾєρօɾτedly looked at OGC Nice’sJean-Clair Todiboas a potential replacement should Maguire leave.
