Published 22:23 IST, July 16th 2023

Premier League side ready to offer lifeline to Manchester United defender: Reports

As per multiple reports, West Ham United are ready to revive the career of this Manchester United defender as they will look to make an offer.

Reported by: Anirban Sarkar
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Manchester United had a quite productive 2022-23 season as y finished third in Premier League under guidance of manr Erik ten Hag. y also ended ir trophy drought by lifting Carabao Cup last time. United already anunced ir first summer signing in Mason Mount who arrived from Chelsea. Red Devils are expected to make some more signings in this transfer window.

3 things you need to kw

  • Harry Maguire joined Manchester United from Leicester City in 2019
  • He is currently most expensive defender in football circuit
  • Maguire started just 8 matches in English top flight last season

Harry Maguire linked with a move to West Ham United

West Ham United are reportedly interested in acquiring service of Harry Maguire. former Manchester United captain fell down in pecking order last season and this season too Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez are likely to be preferred choice in backline. 

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Maguire's curtailed game time could also pose a threat to his England place so 30 year old needs to be playing regularly in next campaign. West Ham manr David Moyes is pretty keen on taking player under his fold but his massive w could be a stumbling block in move.

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Hammers recently sold ir long time servant Declan Rice to Arsenal for a British record transfer fee and will reinvest that money in strengning ir squad. It has also been reported club will explore a loan deal but United are unlikely to sanction anything or than a permanent move.

Will Harry Maguire remain at Manchester United?

Should deal progress Maguire would breach Hammers starting lineup straight as English international still has credentials to succeed in a Premier League side. It remains to be seen wher defender will force a move out of club as club would need to recoup most of  £80 million y paid Leicester City for his service.

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Maguire has remained committed to United throughout last season but Teh Hag will t stand his way if he receives a suitable offer for player.

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21:48 IST, July 16th 2023