Save Private Harry Maguire. In recent months, the English press has been concerned about the treatment reserved for the 30-year-old central defender. Recruited for 90 million euros, the former Leicester player went from indisputable holder and captain to an undesirable player at Manchester United. This summer, Erik ten Hag told him that he is no longer in his plans since he is counting on Raphaël Varane, Lisandro Martinez and Victor Lindelöf.
Maguire, he is in his eyes only fourth in the hierarchy of the centrals. It does not suit the player. Same thing for his club who wants to get rid of his huge salary. The English international currently earns 220,000 euros a week with residents of Old Trafford. They thought they had found a way out for him at West Ham. Indeed the Red Devils had reached an agreement with the Hammers for a transfer of 35 million euros.
A showdown with MU
But everything went wrong. The player blocked this file since he asked MU to pay him 17.5 million euros to compensate for his salary cut in London, since he would have been paid “only” 140,000 euros per week. A request deemed crazy by the leaders of Man U, who had offered him 7 million euros to compensate for his losses. Harry Maguire refused. West Ham have had enough of waiting.
So what options do the English have left? By August 31, West Ham can return to the charge. But the Hammers have already embarked on other avenues as they feel it is risky for them to wait. Despite everything, they are still following the Maguire case closely. Another solution for Maguire, join another club. This summer he has been linked with Chelsea. But the Blues recruited Axel Disasi. Tottenham have also been cited as a possible base. Today, the most likely is that the defender will continue at United.
He has few options left.
Erik ten Hag said about him: “for Harry, that’s exactly how I described him. He must fight for his place. He has the ability to be a top-class centre-back and he’s the best with England, so why wouldn’t he be the best for us? He has to make a decision, but I’m happy with him.” A small hope for Maguire, who starts from very far away. But a departure is always possible. Especially since the defender plays his place in the national team. THE DailyMail specifies that the national coach, Gareth Southgate, warned the player that he is threatened.
The Three Lions manager admitted last May that he is concerned about Maguire. “Inevitably, this is not a situation that can last forever. Of course, the longer this situation lasts, the more worrying it is. We have, in Marc Guehi, Lewis Dunk, Tyrone Mings, players who play well without the same experiences of European club football or international football., he confided. For Southgate, a change of club and atmosphere is the best solution. This is also what the DailyMail which ensures that it is the best option for everyone, in particular MU which cannot advance on the Pavard file. Harry Maguire, he does not seem to be of this opinion for the moment.
