Soccer Football - Premier League - Manchester United v Fulham - Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain - May 28, 2023 Manchester United's Harry Maguire during the lap of appreciation after the match Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers/File PhotoLONDON, Aug 9 (Reuters) - West Ham United have agreed a deal in principle with Premier League rivals Manchester United for England defender Harry Maguire, media reported on Wednesday.
Sky Sports television and the BBC said the deal was worth around 30 million pounds ($38 million) and personal terms were not expected to be a problem.
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag last month stripped Maguire of the captaincy after the 30-year-old made only eight Premier League starts last season, spending much of the time on the bench or injured.
The world's most expensive defender when United signed him from Leicester City for 80 million pounds in 2019, Maguire's contract is due to end in 2025.
The Premier League season kicks off on Friday with promoted Burnley hosting champions Manchester City.
Persons:
Harry Maguire, Andrew Boyers, Erik ten Hag, Maguire, Gareth Southgate's, it's, Southgate, Alan Baldwin, Angus MacSwan
Organizations:
Soccer Football, Premier League, Manchester United, Fulham, Ham United, Premier League rivals Manchester United, England, Sky Sports, BBC, United, Leicester City, Burnley, Manchester City, Thomson
Locations:
Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain, England