Harry Maguire’s proposed move from Manchester United to West Ham has collapsed, and it now appears that he may stay at Old Trafford beyond the current transfer window. The Red Devils had accepted a £30m bid from West Ham for the 30-year-old defender after he fell down the pecking order under manager Erik ten Hag. However, personal terms were never agreed upon between Maguire and West Ham, and he didn’t even speak to Hammers manager David Moyes.
Maguire was on the bench as Manchester United defeated Wolves 1-0 in their opening Premier League match of the season. The first-choice center-back pairing of Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez started the game, with Martinez being substituted at halftime due to a minor injury and replaced by Victor Lindelof. This confirms that Maguire is at best fourth choice at center-back, behind Varane, Martinez, and Lindelof.
Manchester United is eager to offload Maguire in order to fund a move for another defender, specifically Bayern Munich’s versatile World Cup-winning star Benjamin Pavard. However, the collapse of the West Ham deal complicates those plans.
Speaking before the win over Wolves, manager Erik ten Hag stated that Maguire needs to fight for his place in the team. He believes that Maguire has the ability to be the first-choice center-back and that he should prove it. Ten Hag also mentioned that if Maguire lacks confidence in his ability to fight for his place, he should make a decision and leave the club.
Despite the failed move to West Ham, Maguire’s future at Manchester United remains uncertain. It is possible that he could still secure a move away from Old Trafford before the transfer window closes. However, if he stays, he will face stiff competition for playing time in a crowded center-back position.
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In conclusion, Harry Maguire’s proposed move from Manchester United to West Ham has collapsed, leaving his future at Old Trafford uncertain. The Red Devils had accepted a bid from West Ham, but personal terms were never agreed upon. Maguire is currently fourth choice at center-back for Manchester United and the club is keen to offload him to fund a move for another defender. However, the collapse of the West Ham deal complicates those plans. Maguire will need to fight for his place in the team if he stays at Old Trafford, but it remains to be seen if he will secure a move away before the transfer window closes.