West Ham’s deal to sign Manchester United defender Harry Maguire has fallen through.
Sky Sports News understands a departure for Maguire this late in the transfer window would have left Manchester United little time to bring in a replacement.
Manager Erik ten Hag has always said Maguire is an important part of the squad and that he is happy for him to stay and fight for his place.
Maguire lost the Manchester United captaincy earlier this summer and revealed his “extreme disappointment” at Ten Hag’s call.
Last week West Ham agreed a fee in the region of £30m to sign Maguire, but the defender will now not move to the London Stadium.
A source close to the player has told Sky Sports News: “Harry respects West Ham and David Moyes, but to be clear there was never an agreement in place between Harry and West Ham.
“The process was less advanced than portrayed in the media. For example, at no point has Harry spoken to David Moyes.
“Harry remains settled at United, loves the club and believes he will get plenty of opportunities to play this season.”
The development could have implications for United incomings.
They have held talks with Bayern Munich about potentially signing defender Benjamin Pavard, but that is now looking unlikely due to reduced need if Maguire stays at Old Trafford.
Also, there are FFP constraints in the absence of money United would have received from a Maguire sale.
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