Tottenham seeks to attack Man Utd for Harry Maguire
Tottenham Hotspur planning surprise signing coup manchester united advocate Harry Maguire this summer, according Transfers.
The 31-year-old centre-back has fallen down the pecking order at Old Trafford this season and Tottenham are prepared to offer him an exit route to north London.
The report claims that Tottenham's interest in the defender is “surprising” but they are looking to bring in someone with experience and leadership qualities, so are targeting a move for Maguire.
Maguire joined Manchester United from Leicester City for £80million but has at times struggled to live up to that price tag. After falling behind Lisandro Martínez and Raphael Varane in Erik ten HagIn the pecking order, he has been linked with a departure from the club in recent months.
Maguire could be available for a bargain price
It will be interesting to see if Manchester United decide to cash in on Maguire and replace him in the summer. Tottenham need more depth in the central defensive department and sign an experienced player first division A player like Maguire could prove to be a wise move, especially if he is available at a reduced price. It is valued at £17 million per Transfer market. and it could be a smart buy at that kind of price.
His contract expires in 2025 and Manchester United are unlikely to demand a bonus. If Maguire is available for a reasonable price in the summer, he could be a worthwhile gamble for Tottenham.
Maguire has proven his quality at Manchester United from time to time and has previously proven his worth in the top flight with Leicester. Perhaps a change of scenery could help him get back to his best once again.
He could be a useful acquisition for Tottenham at the right price. The defender earns £190,000 a week at Manchester United and it is fair to assume that he will have to take a pay cut to join the London club. Tottenham are unlikely to break their wage structure to accommodate him. Furthermore, they are unlikely to offer a lucrative contract to a player in his 30s, with a record of unreliable performance in recent seasons.
