West Ham’s move to sign Man Utd defender collapse

It appears Man Utd defender and former captain Harry Maguire will have to remain at Old Trafford as West Ham’s move to sign him this summer transfer window has collapsed.

A report via Sky Sports News revealed if Maguire leaves Man Utd this late in the transfer window, it would leave the club little time to bring in a replacement.

The Red Devils manager Erik ten Hag has always insisted the England defender remains an important part of the squad.

Ten Hag had previously said he is happy for the defender to stay and fight for his place in his squad this season.

Recall that Maguire lost the club’s captain’s armband to Portugal midfielder Bruno Fernandes this summer and spoke out about his “extreme disappointment” at the manager’s decision.

A few days ago the Hammers agreed a fee of around £30m to sign Maguire, but with the look of things, Maguire will now not move to the London Stadium.