Harry Maguire's move from Man Utd to West Ham stalls; West Ham believe they have a full agreement with Man Utd on a fee and personal terms are not expected to be a problem; it's thought Maguire's exit from Old Trafford has not been resolved; West Ham remain interested in England defender
Tuesday 15 August 2023 19:10, UK
Harry Maguire's potential move from Manchester United to West Ham has stalled.
West Ham believe they have a full agreement with Man Utd on a fee and personal terms are not expected to be a problem.
However, it's thought Maguire's exit from Old Trafford has not been resolved.
West Ham remain interested in the England defender and are ready to do a deal, but will look at other options.
Maguire was named as a substitute for United's 1-0 victory against Wolves last night with Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez preferred by Erik ten Hag.
The 30-year-old was left on the bench for the full match despite Ten Hag making a defensive change at the break. Victor Lindelof replaced Martinez, who was booked in the first half, ahead of Maguire, leaving Sky Sports' Gary Neville to claim that his former club are trying to "manage" the defender out of the club.
He told Monday Night Football on Sky Sports: "They're trying to manage Harry Maguire out of the club and get their money for him there is no doubt about that."
However, Ten Hag has always maintained he is happy for players to stay and fight for their place.
The development could have implications for United incomings. They have held talks with Bayern Munich about potentially signing defender Benjamin Pavard.
Pavard will "fight as hard as possible" for move to United from Bayern, but the clubs are far apart in their valuations.
Talks are ongoing between the clubs. However, the transfer will only happen if Maguire leaves Old Trafford.
United have done due diligence on several defenders, including Jean-Clair Todibo of Nice but it's thought any outlays will likely depend on departures.
Speaking ahead of Man Utd's 1-0 win over Wolves on Monday, boss Erik ten Hag said:
"He has to fight for his place. He has the ability to be a top-class centre-back and he is the best for England so why shouldn't he be the best for us? But he has to prove it. When he is not confident enough to fight then he has to go, then he has to make a decision, but I'm happy with him.
"We don't have a squad with 11 players, and the last year proved definitely we need all the players. That means you need some high-level players who are maybe not starting but that can change so there is an internal competition, everyone has to fight for his place.
"Every player when they were good they will get their games but no one can play all the games and finally you find out what is the best team. In the squad now all the positions are double and every player has the perspective to fight for his place. You have to show with your contribution it's the best team performance. It is up to the players if they have game time or less."
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