One brilliant star has completed an unexpected U-turn at Manchester United after reports emerged this week about rejected offers.
Manchester United have enjoyed a productive pre-season tour but are expected to remain active in the final weeks of the summer transfer window.
With Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo and Diego Leon already through the door, the club’s attention has now shifted toward securing a natural No. 9.
Benjamin Sesko is the priority target for that role and it seems like United could get a deal over the line for the 22-year-old, beating Newcastle to his signature.
Meanwhile, the Reds are also attempting to sell some players, with Antony, Jadon Sancho and Alejandro Garnacho on the transfer list.
Although, it seems like they aren’t planning on selling anyone in the squad and have rejected offers this week for an unexpected star.
Maguire transfer offers rebuffed
Harry Maguire has reportedly been the subject of interest from various clubs in the Premier League and in Italy over recent weeks.
That is according to MailSport, who added that United have rebuffed any interest in the 32-year-old defender despite him only having a year on his current contract.
The report explained that Maguire wants to stay at Old Trafford for the rest of his playing career and would like to sign a new contract at the club.
United extended Maguire’s current deal by a year in January after he started well under Ruben Amorim. His performances were described as ‘absolutely brilliant’ by former Red Wes Brown.
If he was to sign new terms at United, Maguire would likely have to accept a much lower salary as he currently is one of the highest-earners at the club with a £190,000-a-week wage.
Maguire has completed unexpected United U-turn
Maguire’s situation at Old Trafford has changed dramatically in the last couple of years. In 2023, he received abuse for rejecting the chance to join West Ham.
Now, with the club rejecting offers for the player two years later, the overwhelming feeling amongst fans is happiness and that is a U-turn that no one expected.
Maguire might not be good enough to be a regular starter in a year’s time, especially if United want to challenge at the right end of the table, but he can offer a lot more to the squad.
So many players who join the club go through similar difficulties as Maguire did, albeit on a lower scale, and he will have invaluable advice to them about how to get through those tough moments.
His weaknesses are also hidden more in Amorim’s system, and his aerial presence will make him useful for certain games going forward.
The idea of Maguire retiring at Old Trafford is a nice thought after all of the struggles he went through. His journey can be a lesson for everyone, let alone his teammates.
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