Harry Maguire is reportedly closing in on signing a new contract with Manchester United, reducing his wages to £100,000 per week.
According to a report by TEAMtalk, Everton and West Ham United are interested in Harry Maguire. The two Premier League clubs are keen on reinforcing their defensive unit by signing a centre-back this year. So, the 33-year-old Manchester United defender has emerged as a target for them.
However, while the Englishman has entered the final six months of his contract with Manchester United, he is on the verge of extending his stay at Old Trafford beyond the 2025/26 season. Maguire will take a paycut on his £190,000-a-week wages, with his salary dropping to £100,000 per week.
How has Harry Maguire fared at Manchester United?
Harry Maguire has endured a topsy-turvy ride since joining Manchester United from Leicester City in a deal worth £80 million in July 2019. The 33-year-old has been one of the most polarising figures at Old Trafford during his stint, and he reached his lowest ebb when Erik ten Hag stripped him of the club captaincy during his reign at the club. However, the veteran centre-back has resurrected his fortunes in the last 18 months.
Maguire has made over 250 appearances for Manchester United thus far while chipping in with 17 goals and nine assists. However, the English defender’s long-term future at Old Trafford has been uncertain, as he has entered the final six months of his contract. The situation has piqued the attention of several well-known clubs, with Everton and West Ham United among the prospective suitors vying for his signature.
A man in demand
Harry Maguire has been on West Ham United’s wishlist for a long time. The continued interest is understandable, as Max Kilman faces an uncertain future at the London Stadium. Additionally, Jean-Clair Todibo and Konstantinos Mavropanos have failed to make their mark during their stints with West Ham. It is also unclear if Axel Disasi will complete a permanent move to West Ham. So, Maguire has emerged as a viable target.
As for Everton, David Moyes wants a new centre-back heading into the summer transfer window, as James Tarkowski and Michael Keane are on the wrong side of 30. So, Everton must dip into the market for a centre-back, with Maguire an option worth considering. However, the latest report has revealed that the 33-year-old Englishman is on the verge of signing a new deal with Manchester United.
Maguire will take a paycut on his £190,000-a-week wages, with his salary dropping to £100,000 per week. With the Englishman closing in on signing a new deal with Manchester United, Everton and West Ham must look elsewhere for a new centre-back.