Manchester UnitedstarHarry Maguire’may look to go elsewhere’ and will hold talks with boss Erik ten Hag over his Old Trafford future, journalistBen Jacobshas told GIVEMESPORT.
The Red Devils are preparing to return to the Champions League next season, which has resulted in them being active in the transfer market.
Man United transfer news – Harry Maguire
According toThe Guardian,Manchester Unitedare finding it more difficult to find a buyer for Maguire after he was handed a pay rise -Salary Sportclaim he earns £200,000-a-week.
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It is understood that Tottenham Hotspur haveconsideredoffering Maguire a route out ofManchester Unitedafter he has fallen down the pecking order.
West Ham United have also beenoffered the chanceto explore a Ԁєɑł for the England international, while transfer insider Dean Jones recentlytold GIVEMESPORTthat Aston Villa may head to the negotiating table.
Manchester United could pocket£40millionby sanctioning Maguire’s exit, but that would result in them making a significant loss as theypaid £80millionto sign him from Leicester City in 2019.
What has Ben Jacobs said about Maguire?
Jacobs believes Maguire will hold discussions with ten Hag before deciding whether to seek a move away fromManchester United.
But the respected journalist feels that is a distinct possibility as the 30-year-old, who has been described as’unbelievable’by teammate Luke Shaw, looks to maintain his starting spot in the England squad ahead of next year’s European Championships.
Jacobs told GIVEMESPORT:”There will be a conversation between Erik ten Hag and the player. They’ll both set out their position.
“Obviously, ten Hag’s perspective is that Maguire is going to get diminished game-time, but he is valued as a leader at the football club.
“Maguire may look to go elsewhere because he has to start thinking about the Euros and, ultimately, the long-term England game-time. “I think John Stones is quite locked in his position, but there’s definitely a question mark over Maguire for England. The less he plays forManchester United, the more chance there is that someone takes his spot.
“Obviously, there is a realistic possibility that Maguire goes during the summer. But, first and foremost, he has to have that conversation with ten Hag, and then we’ll start to understand what the possibilities are.”
HaveMan Unitedgot a Maguire replacement lined up?
Manchester United’s priority appears to be getting a new goalkeeper into the club as, according toFabrizio Romano, they have now launched multiple bids for Inter Milan’s Andre Onana.
Brighton & Hove Albion shot-stopper Robert Sanchez has alsoemergedas a target, whilediscussions have been heldwith Feyenoord over Justin Bijlow.
Ten Hag is keen to draft in a new striker as well, withtalks continuingover Atalanta’s Rasmus Hojlund and Randal Kolo Muani, of Eintracht Frankfurt.
