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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Jamie Jackson

Harry Maguire’s pay rise makes selling defender harder for Manchester United

Harry Maguire pictured during Manchester United’s Europa League game at home to Sevilla in April.
Harry Maguire pictured during Manchester United’s Europa League game at home to Sevilla in April. Photograph: Tom Jenkins/The Guardian

Harry Maguire’s salary increase as a result of Manchester United qualifying for the Champions League is making it more challenging to sell the defender. Erik ten Hag wants to raise the finance required to buy a goalkeeper and centre-forward and may need to replace Maguire if his captain does depart.

In line with the rest of United’s squad Maguire was rewarded with a considerable wage rise after last season’s third-place finish took the club back into the Champions League after Europa League football.

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