Harry Maguire backed for sensational Leicester City return after source’s ‘insane’ reveal – pundit
Frank McAvennie has suggested Man United defender Harry Maguire should return to Leicester City.
Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, the former West Ham striker insisted Maguire has to leave United and said he should see his career out back at the King Power Stadium.
The 30-year-old’s contract at Old Trafford runs until 2025 but has fallen out of favour under new boss Erik ten Hag and has made just 11 Premier League appearances this season.
But, on 11 March, sources told this site that the Red Devils are worried they won’t be able to sell the England international this summer due to his “insane” wages.
Ten Hag wants to offload the defender this summer and has made his wishes clear to the board.
Maguire joined United in 2019 from Leicester for £80million and his wages are believed to be in excess of £200,000-per-week.
McAvennie suggested the centre-back should return to his former club.
“He might go back to Leicester,” he told Football Insider.
“They could do with him and they will get him at half price as well. He was a star there, he really shone.
“He has got to play. Sometimes at big clubs like Man United, the jersey is too big for players. That is no disrespect to Harry but if he goes back to Leicester he can see his career out.
“You see him for England and he is decent, so it is a weird one. He will need to leave because he is not getting a game. It is alright being the captain but not if you do not get any game time.
“I think going back to Leicester would be a good fit.“
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