July 16th 2023.
Harry Maguire is considering a move away from Manchester United. The club is reportedly seeking a fee of £40 million to let the England ace leave the club. West Ham are leading the race to sign the 30-year-old defender.
Maguire had a tough 2021/22 season at Old Trafford, where he had the chance to start in just 8 Premier League games. Erik ten Hag opted for Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez as his preferred centre-back pairing, and Maguire's confidence has been affected since.
The England international is the most expensive defender in the world, but the club's tight budget has limited what Ten Hag can do in the transfer window. United are expected to spend more than £100 million on Andre Onana, and to make room for a striker they need to raise funds. That is why they are willing to accept an offer of £40 million for Maguire.
West Ham, who recently sold Declan Rice to Arsenal for £105 million, now have the funds to make a move for Maguire. David Moyes is a big admirer of the player, but Maguire would have to take a huge paycut to join the Hammers, as he currently earns around £200,000-a-week at Old Trafford.
Maguire wants regular first team football ahead of next summer's European Championships. Gareth Southgate has already warned him that if he continues his malaise at Old Trafford, he risks losing his starting spot for the Three Lions.
It looks like Maguire is keen on a move away from Manchester United, and with West Ham leading the race to sign the England ace, it might be a good opportunity for him to get more playing time. However, he will have to take a significant paycut to make the move.
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