Harry Maguire has been linked with a move away from Manchester United this summer, but a departure is not on the cards.
A report from The Times claims that Manchester United have now decided to hold on to Harry Maguire until the end of the season. The Red Devils have also rejected an approach from West Ham United for their former club captain.
The 30-year-old central defender has fallen down the pecking order at Old Trafford, and he is no longer a key starter for them. The England international needs to leave the club to play regularly, and West Ham United were keen on signing him.
However, the Red Devils have now rejected an approach from the London club, and it remains to be seen whether West Ham are prepared to try once again. The Hammers need to bring in defensive reinforcements, and Maguire would have been a useful option for them for the right price. The former Manchester United captain was also ready to move to the London Stadium.
Manchester United made him the most expensive defender in the world when they decided to sign him. But Maguire has not been able to live up to the expectations since his move to Old Trafford.
The England international has been criticised for his erratic performances, and he has lost his starting sport as a result of that. The likes of Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez are ahead of him in the pecking order, and it remains to be seen whether the 30-year-old can get back to his best once again.
He will want to play regularly at this stage of his career, especially with the European Championships coming up next summer. The 30-year-old will hope to play for England in the major tournament, and he needs to play regularly this season to cement his place in the starting lineup for his country.
If Manchester United decide to force him to stay at the club, they might need to provide him with gametime assurances. Erik ten Hag recently stripped the defender of the captain’s armband, and it is clear that Maguire is not a valuable asset for the manager anymore.
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It will be interesting to see how the situation develops over the next few days. Joining another Premier League club would have been ideal for the 30-year-old. Prior to his move to Manchester United, he was a reliable defender in the Premier League, and there is no doubt that he could improve most teams in the division.
If after 2023 – 2024 transfer deadline this week Maquire still a Man U player, i will ask Man U Board and Manager what is their problem and Man U football will be boring for me to watch.