Several Italian clubs enquired to sign Manchester United star Harry Maguire in the winter transfer window. But the Red Devils were not ready to part with their centre-back and rejected their approach...
Several Italian clubs enquired to sign Manchester United star Harry Maguire in the winter transfer window.
But the Red Devils were not ready to part with their centre-back and rejected their approaches, according to Fabrizio Romano.
Maguire is currently one of the club’s highest earners, with a weekly salary of around £200k.
INEOS have been trying to reduce United’s massive wage bill, with Casemiro leaving in the summer after not being offered a new contract.
Maguire has been an important first-team player at Old Trafford this season, despite the club having Lisandro Martinez, Leny Yoro, Matthijs de Ligt and Ayden Heaven on their books.
He has made 13 appearances in all competitions and seven starts in the Premier League, with three direct goal contributions to his name.
Maguire came to United in 2019 in a deal worth around £80 million. Since his arrival, he has made 259 appearances and scored 17 goals, helping his team win an FA Cup and a League Cup.
The England international is an experienced defender, whose aerial ability makes him a huge threat from set-pieces. He is highly rated for his composure on the ball and leadership qualities.
But Maguire is now on the wrong side of 30 and lacks required pace and mobility.
However, United may still hand the centre-back a new contract if he agrees to take a major pay cut.
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