Maguire’s proposed move to West Ham fails

Harry Maguire’s move to West Ham is off with the defender intent on staying at Manchester United to fight for his place in the first team.

The England defender, 30, looked set to join the Hammers after a £30m fee was agreed between the clubs.

Maguire struggled for first-team opportunities last season and was stripped of the captaincy this season.

However, United have maintained they would respect his wishes and did not want to push him out of the club.

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United paid Leicester City a record £80m to make Maguire the world’s most expensive defender in 2019, with Pep Guardiola also keen to take him to Manchester City.