West Ham United Football Club has reportedly agreed to a £30 million transfer deal with Manchester United for their defender, Harry Maguire.
West Ham have reached an agreement in principle with Manchester United for Harry Maguire on £30m fee 🚨⚒️
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 9, 2023
The verbal agreement is subject to final, key points on deal structure still under discussion but fee now agreed, as per Sky.
Personal terms, to be discussed soon. pic.twitter.com/cIcr0L5fR4
The 30-year-old wants regular game time and has decided to end his four-year spell at Old Trafford after being stripped of the captaincy by Erik ten Hag.
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The transfer window has been buzzing with speculation about potential moves, and the news of Harry Maguire’s possible departure from Manchester United had been making headlines for weeks.
West Ham had a £20m bid for Harry Maguire rejected last month but now they are cautiously optimistic about completing the signing.
A £30 million transfer deal for Maguire signifies a substantial investment by West Ham.
This deal could potentially make Harry Maguire one of the most expensive defensive signings in the club’s history.
Personal terms now not expected to be a problem for Harry Maguire's potential move to West Ham.
— Football Daily (@footballdaily) August 9, 2023
Still work to do on the details of his exit at Manchester United, but the Hammers now cautiously optimistic of completing the signing.
[via @skysports_sheth] pic.twitter.com/ki1DBwEYZr
Since his arrival at Old Trafford,Maguire made 118 appearances and scored four goals.
Attention has now switched to who might replace Maguire within the United squad.
Edmond Tapsoba has drawn interests from United and Erik ten Hag is key to snap the youngster.
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Jean-Clair Todibo, from OGC Nice, is another name currently doing the rounds, while some outlets have added Marc Guehi and the versatile Benjamin Pavard to that particular shortlist.
Manchester United have three options in the list for new centre back 🔴 #MUFC
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 9, 2023
Benjamin Pavard, Jean Clair Todibo and Edmond Tapsoba are being considered as possibile names to replace Maguire.
Talks already took place with Todibo as revealed here; Pavard, keen on the move. pic.twitter.com/0Jfj2jnp4f