The summer transfer window is closed for the major leagues in Europe. However, with an eye on January, there’s plenty of gossip swirling about who’s moving where. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals!
TOP STORY: Maguire not in Ten Hag’s plans
Erik ten Hag is intent on offloading Harry Maguire in the summer to help fund his overhaul of the Manchester United squad, according to the Guardian.
This means the Red Devils will consider offers for the club captain, meaning that they will have to accept a considerable loss on the £80 million it took them to sign him from Leicester City.
While Maguire could start for England at the World Cup, he lags behind Raphael Varane, Lisandro Martinez and Victor Lindelof in United’s centre-back pecking order.
Ten Hag admires Maguire’s professionalism but ultimately feels that the 29-year-old’s sluggish pace is a problem. The club would use the funds from Maguire’s transfer to bring in more competiton for United’s defence.
In addition, Ten Hag is preparing to let Fred — who is going to the World Cup with Brazil — leave as a free agent when his contract ends in the summer. There is a clause in the midfielder’s deal that allows the Red Devils to extend his contract for another year, but that is not expected to be taken.
