Manchester United's Harry Maguire. (REUTERS)
Paris Saint-Germain are thought to be lining up a shock move for Manchester United defender Harry Maguire, according to The Sun.
The Lowdown: Out of favour
Maguire appears to have slipped down the pecking order this season under Erik ten Hag, starting just five Premier League games so far.
The club captain has played less than 1,000 minutes in all competitions, with Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez seemingly first choice at Old Trafford. The England international is under contract until 2025, but a summer exit seems to be a possibility.
The Latest: PSG keen
The Sun shared a story in the last 48 hours, claiming that Maguire is a ‘shock £50m summer target’ for PSG. A move in January ‘was on the table’ but it could not be done in time, however the French giants still seem keen.
The report adds that PSG will have to match Maguire’s £200,000-a-week salary, something that shouldn’t be seen as an issue.
The Verdict: One to watch?
The Red Devils paid Leicester City £80m for Maguire back in 2019, so a £50m figure mooted in the report could be of interest to United officials.
The defender’s Transfermarkt valuation stands at €30m (£26.5m), so recouping almost double that amount from PSG could be viewed as good business when you consider he hasn’t been in Ten Hag’s first-choice plans.
He has also been the club’s 17th-best performer in the Premier League this season, as per WhoScored, so an exit appears to make sense and this could be one to keep an eye on over the coming months.
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