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title: "Manchester United: Fabrizio Romano says Harry Maguire will stay"
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type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Henry Jackson"
section: "Manchester United News"
published: "2023-01-09T15:41:47Z"
modified: "2023-01-09T15:41:47Z"
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# Manchester United: Fabrizio Romano says Harry Maguire will stay

**[Manchester United](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/manchester-united-news/) captain [Harry Maguire](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tag/harry-maguire/) is ‘expected’ to remain at the club despite being linked with a move to Aston Villa, Fabrizio Romano has claimed.**

### The Lowdown: Maguire linked with Villa move

The 29-year-old has suffered a frustrating season to date Old Trafford, losing his place in the team and being limited to just [four](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/99487/Show/Harry-Maguire) [Premier League](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/) starts.

Maguire has been strongly [linked](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/breaking-harry-maguire-man-utd-28903587) with a switch to Aston Villa in recent days, as he potentially looks for more regular football away from United.

Now, another update has emerged, however, following a fresh twist in the saga.

### The Latest: Romano slams exit links

Writing on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1612170873204772865?s=20&t=RNjchnXxzKBgAScJG_RvGA), Romano said that there is no truth in the rumours and that Maguire would be remaining at Old Trafford for the foreseeable future:

> “Reports of Harry Maguire deal ‘done’ with Aston Villa are now denied by all parties involved. No negotiations or talks ongoing.
>
> “Maguire is expected to stay at Man United, the position is very clear.”

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### The Verdict: Sell in the summer

For now, Maguire is a solid squad player for United, with his performances at the 2022 [World Cup](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/world-cup-2022/) showing that he is a good player, being [hailed](https://www.manutd.com/en/news/detail/man-utd-and-england-legend-bryan-robson-praises-harry-maguire-before-wales-match) as ‘dominant’ by Bryan Robson.

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It does feel as though Erik ten Hag doesn’t see him as an important part of his plans moving forward, however, with Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez the main centre-back pairing.

Maguire turns 30 in March and ultimately isn’t good enough if United want to reach that next level, so selling him in the summer for a decent amount makes sense, using the money to bring in someone more suited to Ten Hag’s style.