Man Utd star left out of squad for Tottenham clash as ‘negotiations for transfer exit are ongoing’
MAN UTD made changes to their squad for their game against Tottenham.
And two players who have been subject of scrutiny regarding their futures were left out.
Wantaway Harry Maguire, who saw a move to West Ham collapse last week, was missing from ten Hag’s line-up.
While flop Donny van de Beek is expected to move on – with former club Ajax linked with a loan move.
But, according to Fabrizio Romano, the England centre back missed the visit to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium “due to minor injury”.
However, intriguingly the Italian transfer expert added the Dutch midfielder’s absence was down to “negotiations ongoing for his exit.”
Maguire was all set for a move when West Ham had a £30million bid accepted by United and the transfer was all sorted.
However, as revealed by SunSport, the England international told the Red Devils he wanted £15m as he would surrender his £190,000-a-week contract for reduced £120,000 weekly wages in East London.
David Moyes’ side grew so frustrated with waiting for the 30-year-old to secure a pay-out from the Manchester giants that they walked away from negotiations and turned to other targets, such as Konstantinos Mavropanos.
Now, it appears Maguire is likely to stay and fight for a place in Erik ten Hag’s starting line-up this season.
However, the Dutch tactician sent the defender a blunt message insisting that he will have to step up his game.
Ten Hag said: “It’s up to him. He knows what I expect from him. I’ve been here for one year now and you know what I expect from a centre-half.
“And he can do it, I’ve told you many times before he has the ability to do it so now he has to show it.
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“It is then about character, to be convinced to play that role, he has all the abilities to do it and it is up to him when the time is there.
“Harry is a player for us, I am happy he is here, we need a good squad, we have four good centre-halves – including Luke Shaw we have five – and we need it because we are going to play 50-60 games this season.
“All the players are internationals, so we have a very heavy load to cover so I am happy Harry Maguire is here.”
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