Harry Maguire confirms he has been AXED as Man United captain by Erik ten Hag

Harry Maguire desires to remain and combat for his place at Manchester United regardless of being left ‘extraordinarily disenchanted’ at having the captaincy taken off him by Erik ten Hag. 

Maguire, who has emerged as a target for West Ham, met the United supervisor for talks over his future on Sunday and was knowledgeable that, as he’s now not a daily first staff starter, he wouldn’t be persevering with as captain of the membership.

Bruno Fernandes stepped in to guide the staff final season and is anticipated to proceed.

The England worldwide took to Twitter on Sunday to verify the Erik ten Hag’s resolution, highlighting his remorse whereas pledging his help for the following skipper.

‘After discussions with the supervisor in the present day he has knowledgeable me he’s altering captain,’ he wrote. ‘He outlined his causes to me and while I’m personally extraordinarily disenchanted, I’ll proceed to offer my all each time I put on the shirt. 

Harry Maguire could possibly be on his method out of the membership this summer time after failing to impress Ten Hag

Erik ten Hag revealed final week that he alone will make the choice on United’s subsequent skipper

Maguire misplaced his place within the beginning line-up following Man United’s 4-0 defeat to Brentford

‘So I needed to say an enormous thanks to the Manchester United followers for all their good help while I’ve been sporting the armband.’

Maguire misplaced his place within the staff after Man United’s dismal 4-0 defeat to Brentford final August which resulted in his Portuguese team-mate Fernandes main out the aspect. 

The ex-Leicester defender began simply eight video games within the Premier League final season having been ever current earlier than Ten Hag’s arrival. He 

Maguire was eager to share his appreciation for former boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, who named him as skipper in January 2020 after the departure of Ashley Younger. 

‘Because the day I took on the position, three and half years in the past, it’s been an enormous privilege to guide Manchester United and one of many proudest moments of my profession to this point,’ he added. ‘It’s one of many biggest honours in membership soccer. 

‘I’ve achieved every little thing I presumably might to assist United achieve success – on and off the sphere. I’ll all the time be grateful to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer for first giving me the duty and I want whoever now takes it on each success and they’ll have my full help.’ 

Maguire stays decided to regain his first staff place however he’s amongst a lot of targets being thought-about by West Ham following the sale of Declan Rice to Arsenal for £105million whereas United want to recoup money from gross sales to fund their very own recruitment drive.

The 30-year-old doesn’t want to go away United although as he believes he’ll nonetheless get possibilities to play as United return to the Champions League this season.

Ten Hag has most well-liked Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez as his beginning defensive partnership, whereas Maguire additionally suffered with accidents final season, even taking part in with damaged ribs at one level. 

But, he has put in additional work already this summer time, notably coaching on the camp of former Chelsea defender Ricardo Carvalho in Portugal.

West Ham boss David Moyes is contemplating a number of targets together with Maguire this summer time

Inter Milan’s Andre Onana is nearing a £41m transfer to Outdated Trafford following David De Gea’s exit

He believes he can nonetheless make an influence for United and subsequently with England forward of the European Championships. United, for his or her half, keep they won’t push him out although they’re open to affords for a lot of their gamers to assist offset their spending.

United are near finalising the signing of Inter Milan goalkeeper Andre Onana for round £41million.

The golf equipment have been going over finer particulars of the price on Sunday and equally with the participant’s private phrases. As soon as agreed, Onana might fly out to New York on Wednesday with the remainder of United’s squad forward of their pre-season tour.

United have opened discussions with Atalanta for striker Rasmus Hojlund and have spoken to Urawa Reds over a attainable £5m deal for 20-year-old goalkeeper Zion Suzuki. 

The US-born Japan worldwide can be considered as competitors for Onana with Nottingham Forest prepared to purchase Dean Henderson. Luton, who’ve beforehand been rebuffed in an method for Tom Heaton, stay eager on the 37-year-old keeper. Anthony Elanga’s subsequent membership can also be set to be resolved early this week.