Harry Maguire is prepared to fight for a starting position at Manchester United and has no intention of leaving this summer.
Following his contract expiry, Raphael Varane left the Red Devils, Willy Kambwala has left the club to join La Liga outfit Villarreal, and Victor Lindelof is expected to leave soon.
After missing Euro 2024 because of a muscular issue, the 31-year-old England international has returned to Old Trafford for preseason training in top form and is ready to play.
Maguire, who only has a year left on his deal, is anticipated to start Monday’s friendly between United and Rosenborg.
Erik ten Hag is eager to let Maguire stay at the club rather than sell him for a low price, according to the Daily Star.
Maguire’s mentality has impressed the Dutchman, who was pleased by the Englishman’s return from crisis last summer and his ability to still be a valuable addition to the team.
The English defender has looked like leaving Man United a number of times in his career at Old Trafford.
However, he has still managed to come back every time and proved his worth for the team.
His form has been inconsistent but his commitment to the team has been exemplary.
During the summer break, the United centre-back showed off his dedication by traveling to Portugal with a Man United physio to help with his recuperation in preparation for the next season.
Man United will still sign a new centre-back
The United manager and Maguire are both content that the defender will remain at Old Trafford, but United will move forward with their intentions to bring in a new centre-back in the near future.
The Red Devils are actively negotiating contracts to recruit Leny Yoro of Lille, Jarrad Branthwaite of Everton, and Matthijs de Ligt of Bayern Munich.
After completing the signing of striker Joshua Zirkzee, the focus has now turned to bringing in a new defender at the club.
