Pundit Frank McAvennie has been reacting to news of a potential Manchester United exit for club captain Harry Maguire.

The Lowdown: Maguire news

Maguire has fallen out of favour under Erik ten Hag this season, making just five Premier League starts. The 30-year-old has featured more in cup competitions than in the top flight, but could be set to leave over the coming months.

Reports have suggested that Ten Hag has made it clear he wants to sell the defender this summer, however, he is on “insane” wages at the club thought to be in excess of £200,000-a-week, which could make a transfer tricky.

The Latest: McAvennie’s comments

McAvennie was talking to Football Insider regarding Maguire possibly leaving Old Trafford in the summer. He said ‘it is a weird one’ due to his ‘decent’ displays for England and said that a return to Leicester could be beneficial for all involved.

“He might go back to Leicester.

“They could do with him and they will get him at half price as well. He was a star there, he really shone.

“He has got to play. Sometimes at big clubs like Man United, the jersey is too big for players. That is no disrespect to Harry but if he goes back to Leicester he can see his career out. Leicester City.

“You see him for England and he is decent, so it is a weird one. He will need to leave because he is not getting a game. It is alright being the captain but not if you do not get any game time.

“I think going back to Leicester would be a good fit.”

The Verdict: One in one out?

Maguire appears to be one of the biggest earners at Old Trafford, so you could say that United aren’t getting their money’s worth with the defender this season.

Therefore, a sale could make sense for all involved, with Maguire admitting himself recently that he would like more game time following the Europa League clash with Real Betis. Things didn't get much better for Maguire on Sunday, either, with a yellow card against Fulham ruling him out of an FA Cup semi-final with Brighton.

His departure could also help fund a move and free up space for Napoli defender Kim Min-Jae, with Ten Hag a big admirer of the player alongside teammate Victor Osimhen. Kim reportedly has a £43m release clause in his contract that will run for two weeks in July, so United may look at moving Maguire on before then.