HARRY MAGUIRE is “growing to accept” a summer exit from Manchester United – with a Champions League giant already on his trail.
But it means boss Erik ten Hag taking a hit of around £40million on the £80m United paid Leicester for the England centre-back four years ago.
Man Utd defender Harry Maguire has publicly insisted he is focused on results rather than his own situation and will wait for his chancesRex
AFPOld Trafford chief Erik ten Hag could be ready to take a massive loss to move on Maguire after limiting the England defender’s game-time[/caption]
The Mail claim both club and player are moving towards agreement on a departure in the next transfer window.
Ten Hag has settled on Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez as his first-choice defensive pairing.
And he’s even chosen left-back Luke Shaw above Maguire in the middle.
The Three Lions’ duo were, however, picked together when Ten Hag rested Varane and Martinez for Sunday’s 2-0 Premier League win at Leeds.
Maguire is under contract until 2025 and earning about £180,000 a week.
But West Ham were interested in a January loan move and Inter Milan are said to be serious admirers.
The second-placed Serie A club also reportedly inquired about borrowing him last month ahead of a possible bid in the summer.
Maguire has admitted he “doesn’t want to get used to” his bit-part role.
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But he has also insisted he expects to get plenty of game time as United’s fixtures pile up.
After returning to play the whole game at Leeds, he said: “It’s not about me, it’s about the club being successful and I want to be a part of it.
“I’m the captain and I put the team miles before myself. Whether I’m playing or not, I want the team to do well.
“I’m still getting my minutes. Everyone wants to start games, and it’s disappointing when you don’t.
“You have four international centre-backs at this club and there will always be two who are unhappy. I just have to be ready when the chance comes.”