Man United are refusing to loan Harry Maguire to West Ham because they want to sell him to raise funds for two more signings.
Indeed, football is a game and when it comes to signing a player, there is also a kind of strategic thinking that is required.
You see, West Ham have been linked with the out-of-favour centre-back all summer.
But Man United would prefer to sell Maguire rather than loan him out in order to raise funds for a new left-back and midfielder, says the Daily Mail.
United are interested in signing Chelsea full-back Marc Cucurella.
Also, following the news that Luke Shaw may miss the next two months with a muscular injury.
Erik ten Hag also wants to strengthen his midfield.
However, United is in talks with Fiorentina over Sofyan Amrabat.
Bayern Munich’s Ryan Gravenberch is another option.
It seems clear that Maguire needs a fresh start after Ten Hag stripped him of the club’s captaincy.
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West Ham have already grown weary over delays in negotiations for Maguire.
They make it look more and more likely that the defender stays at Old Trafford until January at least.
