Chelsea are reportedly considering a shock operation this summer for Manchester United defender Harry Maguire, who is no longer in the odor of sanctity and who was recently relieved of his captaincy at Old Trafford.
Maguire, 30, had been captain of the Red Devils since January 2020, just six months after joining, but he confirmed on social media that Erik ten Hag had demoted him from the role after barely appearing all season last.
The England international has started just eight Premier League appearances in the 2022/23 campaign, and Bruno Fernandes, who wore the armband for most of last year, is the likeliest candidate to be named as the club’s next permanent captain.
A nice revenge
After learning he had been stripped as captain, Maguire found himself “angry, shocked and upset”, according to The Sun, which reports he is now keen to leave the club after being relegated to the bottom of the league. scale by Ten Hag.
West Ham and Tottenham would also be interested in Maguire, information revealed today by British newspapers, while Chelsea have embarked on the race to recruit him, according to The Sun.
The Blues saw César Azpilicueta and Kalidou Koulibaly leave this summer, while Thiago Silva is approaching 39.
