Graham Potter urged to sign Manchester United’s defender Harry Maguire as Chelsea told of the transfer fee
Graham Potter has been motivated to sign Manchester United defender Harry Maguire after learning his asking price.
The 29-year-old’s future at Old Trafford has become increasingly questionable as a result of a string of disappointing performances that have caused him to fall out of favor with Erik ten Hag.
Maguire, whose contract with the Red Devils expires in 2025, has only appeared four times in the Premier League for United this season.
If Raphael Varane had not sustained an injury against the Blues last month, the England international may not have been given a second opportunity to demonstrate his worth.
The United captain’s performances have been fairly lackluster, and it appears that his time under Ten Hag has come to an end. As part of a clearout at Carrington, the Dutchman is reportedly planning to move Maguire during the summer transfer window.
The Guardian reports that United will consider offers for the central defender at the end of the season. According to the source, the Red Devils are willing to take a significant loss on the first eye-popping £80 million cost paid to Leicester City in 2019.
According to reports, Ten Hag views Maguire’s’slow speed’ as a ‘concern’ and seeks to add ‘real competition’ to Varane and Lisandro Martinez. The Blues have been urged to submit a bid for the Englishman and bring him to Stamford Bridge.
“If I was Chelsea I would have gone for Harry Maguire, I would!” Paul Merson told Sky Sports, as quoted by the Express. “Harry Maguire in a three is very good, believe me.
“He’s played for England and never gets ripped, he’s a good defender in a three. Chelsea have to play a three, he would have suited that. He’s an English player as well, sometimes they like English players.
“He plays on the left for England and you’ve got to remember, Chelsea dominate football matches as well. Plus you’ve got Thiago Silva who talks to players. Manchester United don’t look after themselves at the moment and that’s why he’s been out of the team.”
United may have the option to extend Maguire’s contract by an additional year, but they are not anticipated to do so.
With two and a half years remaining on his £190,000-per-week contract, the Red Devils could seek a transfer fee of almost £25 million to cover the duration of his term.
Despite his inconsistent play, Maguire is currently valued at £43 million, according to the CIES Football Observatory.
Graham Potter urged to sign Manchester United’s defender Harry Maguire as Chelsea told of the transfer fee
