West Ham are the bookies’ FAVOURITES to sign Man United’s Harry Maguire this summer, but could face competition from Spurs and Newcastle… while a European giant may also make a shock move for the England defender
- England defender Harry Maguire looks set to leave Man United this summer
- West Ham have emerged as the favourites to sign the 30-year-old centre back
- Tottenham and Newcastle could also make a move for Maguire this summer
West Ham have emerged as the favourites to sign out-of favour Manchester United defender Harry Maguire this summer.
Maguire looks set to leave United after only starting eight league matches under Erik ten Hag this season, and the centre back is in line for a £10m pay-off is he does depart in the coming weeks.
Saturday’s FA Cup final against bitter rivals Manchester City at Wembley is likely to be his final game for the Red Devils, but it remains unclear as to where he could be heading next.
West Ham are the current frontrunners to secure his signature, listed as the 6-1 favourites by Paddy Power.
The Hammers have had a disappointing domestic campaign this year, finishing 14th in the table, but they have made next week’s Europa Conference League final, and could offer the England star European football next season if they win that competition.
Harry Maguire’s time at Manchester United looks to be coming to an end this summer
Erik ten Hag has regularly left Maguire out of his starting line-up this season
David Moyes’ West Ham are the current favourites to sign Maguire this summer
They are closely followed by Premier League duo Aston Villa and Tottenham, who are both 8-1 to land Maguire.
Villa will be playing in the Europa Conference League next term after a remarkable resurgence under Unai Emery in the second half of the season.
Meanwhile, Spurs missed out on a top-seven finish, but are in desperate need of defenders after conceding 63 goals – more than any other side in the top 14 of the table.
Brighton could also be in the running for Maguire, and they are priced at 10-1 to sign the 30-year-old.
Newcastle are also 10-1, and a move to St James’ Park would offer Maguire the opportunity to play in the Champions League in 2023-24.
Paddy Power have also listed an outside bet, with French champions PSG marked down at 25-1.
A switch to the French capital would be a major shock, but has not been completely ruled out by the bookmakers.
It promises to be a vital summer for Maguire as he looks to get his career back on track so that he can start playing regularly one more and retain his place in the England team ahead of next year’s European Championships.
Eddie Howe’s Newcastle could give Maguire the chance to play in the Champions League
