In keeping with The Athletic, Napoli are concerned about signing Harry Maguire from Manchester United. They may quickly face competitors for the England defender although, with Galatasaray additionally believed to be monitoring the state of affairs intently.
Maguire’s arrival to United from Leicester Metropolis in 2019 was heralded with a lot expectation. He was speculated to be United’s reply to arch-rivals Liverpool signing Virgil van Dijk the earlier yr and varied comparisons between the 2 arose shortly, because the price the Purple Devils paid for his providers overtook that of the Dutchman as the very best ever for a defender.
Nevertheless, the huge distinction in high quality between the 2 gamers was quickly clear, and whereas Van Dijk established himself as an irreplaceable a part of Liverpool’s again line, Maguire has not often been thought-about part of United’s greatest XI. Quick ahead 5 years, and the 31-year-old is working down the ultimate yr of contract, with the membership contemplating whether or not to take up the choice on an additional yr included within the deal.
As issues stand in the intervening time, Maguire, who began twice within the Premier League underneath Ruben Amorim and made two extra substitute appearances, can be free to speak to golf equipment outdoors England from January 1st, and if he agrees a transfer earlier than the membership resolve on an extension, it should robotically take away the clause from the contract and take the matter out of United’s arms.