“I don’t care about the amount the club is going to be losing but he needs to leave. He is not part of the plans for the club” – A decision has been made: Erik ten Hag wants a Manchester United player to depart, and the transfer is expected to result in a significant financial loss for the club.

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has apparently concluded that Harry Maguire no longer fits into his long-term plans, and the defender could be allowed to leave at a discounted price in the upcoming January transfer window.

Maguire, who joined United from Leicester City in 2019 as one of the club’s most expensive signings, has struggled to live up to expectations. According to the Daily Star, the club could be willing to sell him for as low as £10 million during the winter window.

Ten Hag has invested heavily in other central defenders, such as Lisandro Martinez, Matthijs de Ligt, and Leny Yoro, reducing Maguire’s chances of regaining a regular spot in the squad.

The England international has been unable to reach the performance levels required, prompting United to consider offloading him, even though selling him for £10 million would represent a major financial loss compared to the hefty fee paid to Leicester.

While West Ham had previously expressed interest in Maguire, the Daily Star notes that no specific clubs are currently linked with a move for the United defender. This could complicate efforts to find a buyer.

Although Maguire may still offer value to mid-table or lower-tier Premier League sides, his time at United has done little to boost his standing in the football world.