Manchester United turn down Barcelona offer would like one. Their players to join as part of a deal for their midfielder Frankie de Jong.
Premier League giants Manchester United have turned down. An attempt by Barcelona to sign their captain Harry Maguire as part of a deal. Frankie De Jong are in the process of negotiating a deal for the Netherlands international. A fee of 55 million pounds plus bonuses expected to rise to 68 million pounds.
And according to The Sun. Barcelona are trying to sign Maguire as part of the deal. But new Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is keen to keep a centre-back. De Jong is seen as Ten Hag’s main target in the summer transfer window. The pair having worked together at Ajax before. Of course, at Manchester United. Reinforcements are needed in the midfield as Nemanja Matic Paul Pogba. Juan Mata and Jesse Lingard all leave the UFABET club.
Barcelona manager Xavi is looking for a new centre-back. Especially as Gerard Pique is frequently injured and Samuel Umtiti is likely to leave. They could opt for Ronald Araujo, Eric Garcia and Clement Lenglet, but he is keen to bring in Maguire. With his style of play that likes to carry the ball forward sometimes. Maguire fits the Barcelona style of play very well.
Maguire was heavily criticized last season as Manchester United suffered a terrible season that saw them finish sixth in the Premier League . Kguire has turned out to be a serious blow to United , however, the 29-year-old wants to stay at the Red Devils and prove to Ten Hag he is a player he can rely on.
After playing for Sheffield United and Hull City , Maguire became the world’s most expensive defender when he moved from Leicester City for £80m in 2019. Man Utd has 144 games already but has yet to win any trophies with the club and his form has been consistent. Despite being criticized often But Maguire remains an outstanding player for Manchester. United and England National Team While he continues to have backing from Gareth Southgate, Maguire tends to perform to a higher standard when playing for the national team. He has flagged the Three Lions 46 times and looks like he will be part of the squad that will go to Qatar for the World Cup later this year.