September 23, 2024

Harry Maguire appears to be staying at Manchester United.

According to the PA news agency, former Manchester United captain Harry Maguire will not be joining West Ham at this time.
When he joined Manchester United from Leicester for £80 million in 2019, the 30-year-old centre-back became the most expensive defender in history.

Harry Maguire appears to be staying at Manchester United.

Harry Maguire appears to be staying at Manchester United.

Maguire was quickly appointed captain, but a lack of form and game time forced Erik ten Hag to pick Bruno Fernandes as United’s new captain last month.

 

West Ham’s original £20 million proposal for the England international was rejected until the Red Devils accepted an upgraded offer in the region of £30 million last week.

Maguire had looked likely to leave

After the trade fell through, the Hammers began considering alternative options, and it is currently anticipated Maguire will remain at the club.

According to a source close to the player, he feels settled at United, is certain of playing time this season, and did not talk with West Ham manager David Moyes during the process.

Maguire was an unused replacement in United’s 1-0 win over Wolves on Monday, before which Ten Hag said he had a future at the club if he fought for it.

Another factor to consider is that United would need to locate a replacement center-back at this point in the season.

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