Harry Maguire ‘considering’ West Ham United move after Manchester United captaincy stripped – Sky Sports
Harry Maguire is now “considering all his options” at Manchester United, including a West Ham move, after losing the captaincy at Old Trafford, Sky Sports reports.
The England centre-back had Tweeted a message out Sunday afternoon (16 July) stating that he was “extremely disappointed” to lose the armband but that he would “give [his] very all” for the club.
However, the “developing” story has quickly moved on to open the door for David Moyes to potentially land the 30-year-old this summer, as he is now looking at a possible exit.
Speaking live on Sky Sports News on Sunday afternoon Dharmesh Sheth said: “This Harry Maguire story is developing by the minute it seems, we just told you about what he’s tweeted… and we’ve just been told, we understand that he’s considering all his options after having that captaincy removed by the manager Erik ten Hag.
“His situation is being monitored by a number of Premier League clubs, and a number of clubs in Europe as well, including West Ham…
“He’s said he’s no longer Manchester United captain, he would give his all while he’s wearing the shirt but he is considering all of his options, including that of West Ham.”
Developments
It certainly looks like this could be a major change in the landscape with regards a possible move for Maguire, who previously appeared to be against leaving Old Trafford.
Even allowing for his injury issues over the past year it didn’t appear that Ten Hag was convinced by the England international, preferring the likes of Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez.
But if the symbolic move to take the armband off him is the move that changes things in Maguire’s head then it could be that he has just moved a lot closer to the London Stadium.
It would definitely be a high profile signing for Moyes after losing the defender’s international teammate Declan Rice to Arsenal, and arguably put Maguire in a much more suitable set up.
The Irons boss’ style should cater to what the former Leicester and Hull man is good at, rather than forcing him to play on the turn and exposing his lack of speed.
What he might cost is sure to be key with various incoming business needed during the window, and his wages have been mooted as a possible issue, but it appears he could now be open to a move.
In other West Ham news, the Hammers are also in the running for another England defender from Manchester this summer.