Three Candidates to Replace Harry Maguire As Manchester United Captain Under Ten Hag Revealed

• Cristiano Ronaldo has been tipped to become the new Manchester United captain should Harry Maguire be stripped ahead of next season
• Other leading candidates for the position are midfielder Bruno Fernandes and impressive goalkeeper David de Gea
• New manager Erik Ten Hag, in his first press conference, gave no clues if Maguire will remain as the club captain

As Manchester United brace up under new manager Erik Ten Hag, under-fire defender Harry Maguire could be replaced as the captain of the Red Devils.

Reports have it that superstar striker Cristiano Ronaldo could become the captain of the club if a change is eventually required at the Old Trafford.

SPORTbible also claims that midfielder Bruno Fernandes and goalkeeper David de Gea are also leading candidates for the position should Maguire be stripped ahead of next season.

Both Fernandes and De Gea have previously skippered Man United when filling in for Maguire and the Spanish goalie is well experienced having been at the club for 11 years.

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Portuguese star Fernandes joined the Premier League club in January 2020 and has become a crucial member of the squad since his arrival.

Maguire has continued to face criticisms as his future at the Theatre of Dreams remains uncertain over his underwhelming performance during the just-concluded season.

It was gathered that Villarreal’s Pau Torres and Jurrien Timber are among defenders linked with a move to the Premier League outfit during the summer transfer window.

Ten Hag, in his first press conference as Man Utd manager, gave no clues that Maguire will remain the captain at the club. He said via Telegraph:

"Next season is a different season, but he did a great job, he is a great player, he already achieved a lot with his contribution to Manchester United. I’m looking forward to working with him."

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Meanwhile, embattled Man United captain, Harry Maguire, has officially married his childhood sweetheart, Fern Hawkins.

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The two lovebirds are understood to have exchanged wedding vows in a secret ceremony at Crewe Registry Office.

Maguire and his soon-to-be wife were spotted leaving the service on Thursday, May 12, shortly after tying the knot.

Frenkie de Jong linked with Man Utd move

Sports Brief earlier reported that Manchester United are close to signing Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong for a staggering €80 million.

Incoming manager Erik ten Hag is reportedly keen on taking the Dutch star to the Old Trafford as they will hope to return the Red Devils to their glory days.

Ten Hag had worked with De Jong at Ajax and helped the youngster develop into one of the very best midfielders in the world.