Priced at £50m, ‘Outstanding’ Defender May Not be Acquired by Tottenham
Tottenham Hotspur’s interest in Manchester United defender Harry Maguire comes with a £50m price tag. Additional insights about the English international’s career prospects have been shared by the Manchester Evening News. Tottenham’s new manager, Ange Postecoglou, is in the market for a new central defender this off-season. Current options are less than adequate, aside from […]
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Tottenham Hotspur’s interest in Manchester United defender Harry Maguire comes with a £50m price tag.
Additional insights about the English international’s career prospects have been shared by the Manchester Evening News.
Tottenham’s new manager, Ange Postecoglou, is in the market for a new central defender this off-season.
Current options are less than adequate, aside from Cristian Romero.
Players such as Davinson Sanchez, Joe Rodon, and Japhet Tanganga are all potentially set to depart this summer.
As a result of these potential departures, Spurs have been reportedly considering Micky Van de Ven, Edmond Tapsoba, and Tosin Adarabioyo for recruitment.
Harry Maguire is another possible recruit for the team.
Rumours about Tottenham’s interest in Maguire have been circulating this summer, with Manchester United finally disclosing his price tag.
The ‘outstanding’ defender could make his way to North London, depending on negotiations between Spurs and his current club.
Man United sets price for Tottenham’s target Maguire
According to a report by Manchester Evening News, Man United places a £50m value on Maguire.
However, this initial figure is seen as ‘highly unlikely’ for any club to match.
Even if Manchester United gets their asking price, it will still mean a £30m loss on the 30-year-old player.
Though Tottenham might not meet the asking price, pursuing Harry Maguire could still be a sound strategy.
Not only would he count towards their home-grown quota, the same reason they’re considering Tosin Adarabioyo, but his extensive experience, despite limited play last season, could be beneficial.
Currently playing for the English side under Gareth Southgate’s guidance, a change of environment might be beneficial to him.
Postecoglou would likely expect his centre-backs to initiate attacks from the back lines.
As a gifted playing defender, Maguire potentially poses a significant threat from James Maddison’s set pieces.
Despite being one of the pricier options Tottenham is exploring, he is the only one with a proven record in a leading Premier League side.
