Despite being linked with a summer departure and losing both his place in the starting XI and the captaincy, Maguire managed to turn the tide with a series of commendable performances. His resurgence led to the sidelining of players like Raphael Varane, but reports suggest that ten Hag is keen on injecting fresh blood into the defensive line, putting Maguire’s position at risk once again.
Meetings between ten Hag and football director John Murtough have reportedly taken place to outline plans for the upcoming transfer window. The defensive shake-up is expected to witness both arrivals and departures, with Maguire potentially on the chopping block. The Dutch manager has identified three central defenders for potential recruitment: Jean-Clair Todibo, Jarrad Branthwaite, and Bayern Munich’s Matthijs De Ligt, a familiar face from ten Hag’s time at Ajax.
While Varane and Jonny Evans are approaching the end of their contracts, the report suggests that Maguire and Victor Lindelof could also be on their way out if suitable offers materialize. Maguire, previously targeted by West Ham, faced uncertainty in the summer but chose to stay and fight for his place.
Erik ten Hag expressed satisfaction with Maguire’s decision to remain at Old Trafford, stating, “I am happy Harry is here. We need a good squad. We have four good centre-halves – five, including Luke Shaw – and we need it because we are going to play 50-60 games this season. All the players are internationals, so we have a very heavy load to cover, and I am happy Harry is here. He has to fight for his position – as everyone in the squad has to.”
As Manchester United prepares for a squad reshaping under the incoming sporting operations control of Ineos chief Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Maguire’s future remains uncertain. The looming defensive overhaul signifies a potential shift in the defensive dynamics at Old Trafford, with Maguire caught in the ebb and flow of managerial decisions and transfer strategies. The coming months will reveal whether Maguire continues to be a Red Devil or embarks on a new chapter in his footballing journey.
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