According to a report from Mirror, West Ham United are considering a last-minute move for Harry Maguire, as there’s a possibility that the Manchester United defender might join them on a loan for the entire season. The report suggests that Maguire’s perspective on remaining at Old Trafford has changed following his role as an unused substitute in the victory against Nottingham Forest recently.
Maguire’s Challenging Season At Old Trafford
Maguire’s campaign at Old Trafford last season was challenging as he looked to secure a regular spot in Erik ten Hag’s starting lineup. Throughout the previous campaign, the England international featured in 31 matches for the Mancunian club across various competitions.
Despite the difficulties, the 31-year-old showcased his value as a reliable defensive presence after averaging 0.5 tackles, 0.8 interceptions, and 2.6 clearances per game in Premier League football. Additionally , his distribution from the back was efficient, achieving an impressive 85.4% success rate on attempted passes in the English top flight, as per statistics from Whoscored.
Will Maguire Leave Manchester United By Deadline Day?
Harry Maguire is a capable defender who displays commendable tackling abilities and executes effective interceptions. His height of 1.94m provides an advantage in aerial duels and clearances. However, he can be slow to recover, which can be a problem when defending against quick attackers.
In contrast, Maguire has been a part of a defence that has conceded a notable number of goals during his tenure at Old Trafford, and his style of play doesn’t align harmoniously with Erik ten Hag’s tactical approach.
Therefore, ten Hag has clearly indicated that he does not have plans to use Maguire unless he is forced to and it was evident as he didn’t use him in the previous matches. This could potentially result in reduced playing time for the former United captain. Consequently, it would be in Maguire’s best interest to consider a loan move to West Ham before the transfer window closes.
