Harry Maguire feelings made clear by Man Utd fans as West Ham transfer agreed

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Harry Maguire is set to leave Man Utd for West Ham after a fee was agreed between the two clubs

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Jack Otway

By Jack Otway


Published: 09/08/2023

- 10:48

The defender is poised to leave Old Trafford after four years at the club

Manchester United fans appear happy to see the back of Harry Maguire.

The England international is set to join West Ham after a fee of £30million was agreed between the two clubs.


West Ham are optimistic over bringing in Maguire, with personal terms not expected to be an issue despite the player's previous desire to stay at Old Trafford.

United had expected big things from the centre-back when they recruited him from Leicester back in 2019.

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Man Utd could sign a replacement for Harry Maguire after West Ham fee agreed

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But Maguire has often blown hot and cold and is now set for a new challenge under David Moyes at the London Stadium.

And United fans have now taken to Twitter to give their verdict, with one user saying the deal is 'decent for both parties'.

Another said: "That’s a world class deal, get [Jean-Clair] Todibo in.

A third user stated: "We overpaid for Maguire. His true value was probably £50-60m in the past.

"West Ham are getting a good deal."

Another opined with: "If we can sign an improvement for £30m then yes otherwise it’s pointless."

And a fifth user on the platform said: "MOYES IS A UNITED LEGEND!"

It'll now be intriguing to see whether United opt to replace Maguire.

Jean-Clair Tobido, of Nice, has been linked after shining for the French side last season.

And it's also possible United will give a one-year contract to Jonny Evans, who has been involved during pre-season for the club following his recent release from Leicester.

Maguire isn't the only player who is expected to leave United as the end of the summer transfer window creeps closer.

It's possible the club will cut ties with Scott McTominay, with West Ham negotiating for the Scotland international as well.

Goalkeeper Dean Henderson remains a target for Nottingham Forest after a successful loan stint at the City Ground last season.

Fred has attracted interest from teams in Saudi Arabia, as well as Fulham and Galatasaray.

And there's still a possibility Mason Greenwood will be cut loose, with United yet to announce their final decision on the 21-year-old.

Erik ten Hag stripped Maguire of the captaincy last month, with Bruno Fernandes given that honour instead.

Yet Ten Hag also indicated he was actually willing to keep hold of the defender.

"Everyone can understand it is disappointing for a player, but it can actually work out well for the team and for Harry," said the 53-year-old.

"He stays an important player. He can fight himself into the team. He has potential and it's up to him to get his position.

"Now he can focus more on his role, but a centre-back has to communicate and organise.

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West Ham boss David Moyes will be delighted with Harry Maguire transfer agreement

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"It's a big area where you have to perform as a centre-half."

Maguire will leave United having won just one trophy since his arrival, with the Red Devils securing Carabao Cup glory back in February following a 2-0 victory over Newcastle at Wembley.

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