Former Manchester United striker Louis Saha has told captain Harry Maguire that he needs to leave Old Trafford if he wishes to gain the minutes he wants.
Maguire has made just 19 appearances for the Reds this season, with several of those coming off the bench. This is in stark contrast to recent campaigns where he has been ever-present in the back line for United.
Despite his lack of minutes, Gareth Southgate did trust Maguire to be a starter for England at the Qatar World Cup. The Englishman's positive displays this winter could not earn him a place in the United first team upon his return and MEN Sport understands that the Reds are open to selling the centre-back at the end of the season.
ALSO READ: Ten Hag has just dropped hint on Maguire future
Speaking to Paddy Power, Saha claimed that a new challenge is best for Maguire's career at this stage. He explained: "Harry Maguire must look for a move away from Manchester United because his form is going to drop as he won’t play much.
"The way United play at the back, dominating and playing forward-thinking football, Maguire takes too many touches, and they lose the opportunity to attract the opponent onto them. That's what happens when your confidence is low.
"We see it when opponents try to press Raphael Varane or Lisandro Martinez, they can cope with ease, unlike Maguire. It’s difficult seeing the club captain not playing, but he still has a smile on his face.
"No one will be annoyed at him for wanting to play more minutes as he’s also a very important player for England. He needs minutes and his style would suit a team who are very compact defensively and hit teams on the counter.
"But right now, United need a very composed and agile player at the back, able to maintain the quality going forwards. If Maguire wants to stay, he has to improve very quickly and take any opportunity he gets in the team.
"It’s a big challenge for Maguire. He can play for Manchester United but given the players ahead of him in the team, he’s not going to get the minutes he needs if he wants to remain at the top."
At present, Maguire is arguably the fourth-choice centre-back at Old Trafford with Varane, Martinez and Shaw all ahead of him.
READ NEXT:
