Harry Maguire: Fans React to Stunning Rumours Defender Is Heading to PSG

Harry Maguire: Fans React to Stunning Rumours Defender Is Heading to PSG

Rene Otinga
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:27 PM
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  • Football fans have come out with varying reactions to Harry Maguire’s PSG links
  • The Manchester United defender has been relegated to the bench at Old Trafford
  • PSG reportedly had a deal on the table in January, and are readying another bid

Harry Maguire’s rumoured links to Paris Saint-Germain have left fans with different reactions amid uncertainty over the 30-year old’s future.

New stunning reports claim the Englishman is a £50 million target for the Parisians, who are reportedly open to making a move for the defender in the summer.

Maguire, who still has two years left on his Manchester United contract, has fallen out of favour at the club with manager, Erik ten Hag preferring the likes of Lisandro Martinez, Raphael Varane, and Luke Shaw at the heart of the defence.

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Harry Maguire during the Emirates FA Cup match between Manchester United and West Ham United at Old Trafford on March 1 in Manchester, England. Photo by Marc Atkins.
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The defender is currently on a £200,000 a week wage and according to Sunsport, that should not be a problem for PSG, who are heavily financially backed by Qatar Sports Investments (QSI).

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Maguire’s limited game time

In the last eight Premier League matches, Maguire has only started once, bringing to perspective his role in ten Hag’s side.

The United manager typically prefers bringing the veteran on to see out games when his side are defending the lead.

In the Carabao Cup, Maguire came on for two minutes but still lifted the trophy alongside Bruno Fernandes.

Maguire could be PSG's solution

At the moment, PSG look lost for answers as far as their Champions League ambitions are concerned.

After yet another premature exit from the competition, there were question marks on whether the team was capable of coming up with solid performances when it mattered, especially in defence.

PSG’s recruitment in recent transfer windows has also been subject of criticism from fans, but the Maguire rumors have brought forth varying reactions:

“The goat will play with Messi, Mbappe,” one fan joked.

@HassanSultan446 said:

“Psg's sporting director needs to be sacked. Soler fabial vitinha and now Maguire.”

@toomeechyinda0 said:

“Psg getting equipped to get knocked out at round of 16 again."

@SouravChaudhur5 added:

“Manchester United should ask the price more than 50 on Harry Maguire if PSG want to sign.”

Ten Hag on Bruno captaincy

Sports Brief also reported on ten Hag’s decision regarding captaincy and whether he would strip Bruno Fernandes of the armband.

The Portuguest has been United's stand-in captain, with official skipper, Maguire not getting enough playing time for the Red Devils.

However, the midfielder has come under immense criticism from fans and pundits, who feel he is not fit to lead the dressing room.

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Rene Otinga is a sports journalist with over eight years of working experience in digital media. Rene's experience includes working as a Copywriter at X News Kenya and TUKO.co.ke.