Manchester United news: The Red Devils captain Harry Maguire has been linked with a move to rivals Chelsea in recent weeks.
United have spent a record transfer fee of £80 million to sign Harry Maguire from Leicester City in the summer window of 2019. However, he has struggled to live up to his expectations and has received criticism from fans and pundits alike in recent seasons.
The England international has played 104 league games for the Manchester club so far, scoring four goals. He was part of the squad that reached the final of the UEFA Europa League during the 2020-21 season.
The Red Devils’ new manager Erik ten Hag benched him during his team’s victory against Liverpool on Tuesday. His exclusion from the squad sparked rumours about his exit.
Manchester United news: Harry Maguire to stay put at Old Trafford
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According to reputed Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, Harry Maguire is expected to stay at Old Trafford this season.
Chelsea have not opened talks to sign him despite rumours about him moving to Stamford Bridge. Signing Leicester City’s Wesley Fofana is still a priority for Thomas Tuchel this window.
The arrival of Lisandro Martinez from Ajax earlier this window, along with Raphael Varane returning to full fitness, has put jeopardy over his role at the club. They put on an excellent show in the Red Devils’ victory against Liverpool, leaving the England international with a lot to climb before earning his place back in the starting XI.
Meanwhile, the Manchester outfit is lining up another bid for Ajax’s Anthony. According to the Manchester Evening News, the Red Devils have prioritized signing the Brazilian this transfer window.
However, the Dutch club is demanding a transfer fee in the region of €100 million. It remains to be seen if the Manchester outfit could match that valuation.
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Wesley Fofana pushing to join Chelsea
In another report, Fabrizio Romano has claimed that Wesley Fofana is still pushing to join Chelsea this transfer window.
Leicester City have rejected the Blues’ £70 million bid for Fofana earlier this week. The Blues are unwilling to increase their offer, putting question marks on the transfer.
However, it is now reported that Fofana desperately wants to join the Blues and the deal is expected to continue in the coming days. Talks are still ongoing with intermediaries to find the best solution soon.