Man United star could 'quit' at Old Trafford as he's being 'pushed out' by Ruben Amorim
The Man United star is expecting to be offered a new contract with his current deal expiring at the end of the season.
Ruben Amorim is already facing a lot of challenges this summer as he is under considerable pressure at United, with reports suggesting the Red Devils have a shortlist of managers to replace Amorim should the club decide to sack him.
Man United have won just one of their opening four games in the Premier League, and come off a 3-0 defeat to rivals Man City. It doesn’t get easier either as they will play against Chelsea in their next game at the weekend.
Amorim has been fairly consistent in his team selection so far this season, leaving one longstanding Man United star on the bench for every game. The player in question comes off the bench often, but his lack of game time could be pushing him out of the club.
Amorim is ‘pushing out’ Harry Maguire
Harry Maguire’s contract is due to expire at the end of the season, but he remains a valuable asset for the Red Devils, performing well when he comes off the bench. However, Amorim is using him as more of an option to bring on late in a game when he needs a late goal from a set-piece or to solidify a defence that hasn’t been working.
According to Football Insider, Man United are expected to offer Maguire a contract extension as they still view him as a reliable option, but former Premier League scout Mick Brown claims Maguire could quit as Amorim is ‘pushing’ him out.
Brown said, “If he’s not starting games regularly, Maguire is going to look at his options. He wants to solidify his back line, so he brings on Maguire, or he’s chasing a game and brings him on to go and make a difference up front.
“That’s not what you should be asking of your centre-half. If Amorim feels he can make a difference, then you have to question why he’s not playing from the start. When his contract comes to an end next year, he’ll be free to explore his options and perhaps move to a club that values him a bit more than he is at United. If the manager isn’t going to use him in any serious capacity, why would he stay?”
Maguire attracting Saudi interest
Furthermore, on top of the fact that Maguire isn’t getting regular game time at Man United, the defender is also reportedly subject to interest from Saudi Pro League clubs, who will offer him a healthy fee, and likely value him as one of their key players moving forward.
The 32-year-old would also likely receive interest from other Premier League clubs if he were to leave Man United, both due to his experience and track record as a proven player in the English top division.
Under Amorim, Maguire has made 35 appearances since the United manager took charge. He’s scored four goals and one assist in that time for the Red Devils.