Harry Maguire: Manchester United Seeking £50m Fee to Part Ways with Defender
Manchester United are seeking a fee of around £50m if they are to consider parting ways with their captain, Harry Maguire. The defender has fallen down the pecking order at Old Trafford since the appointment of Erik ten Hag, and is now not even considered first choice between the pairing of Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez.
United are walking a financial tightrope this summer, with Ten Hag having just £120m to spend, and £100m of that set to be spent on Mason Mount and Andre Onana. However, the Manchester Evening News reports that United are not actively looking to sell Maguire and that it would take a fee of £50m for the Red Devils to part ways with the defender.
West Ham and Tottenham have both shown interest in Maguire, but would not be willing to meet United’s asking price. In addition, Maguire’s £200,000-a-week wages are another significant stumbling block for interested parties. United’s qualification for the Champions League means the squad’s 20% paycut has been reversed, meaning Maguire’s wages have returned to around £200,000-a-week from around £165,000-a-week last season.
Maguire is still determined to fight for his spot at Old Trafford and prove his worth to the team. He has two years left on his current deal and is determined to make the most of his time at the club. However, with United’s financial situation and the emergence of Varane and Martinez as first choice, it remains to be seen whether Maguire will remain at Old Trafford or move on this summer.
It is clear that Manchester United are looking for a fee of around £50m if they are to consider parting ways with their captain, Harry Maguire. With West Ham and Tottenham unwilling to meet this asking price, it remains to be seen whether Maguire will remain at Old Trafford or move on this summer. His determination to fight for his spot and prove his worth to the team could be enough to keep him at the club, but only time will tell.
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