The England international has scored two goals at St James’ Park. Newcastle United are interested in signing Manchester United defender Harry Maguire this summer, according to reports. Eddie Howe and the Magpies are on the search for senior signings ahead of the 2023/24 season, with the club set for a return to the Champions League after a brilliant Premier League campaign.
Newcastle have already brought in teenage attacker Yankuba Minteh from Danish side Odense Boldklub, however, the promising talent will immediately head out on loan to Dutch side Feyenoord.
Newcastle United proceed with final step to sign £50m premier League defender
Another potential target is Inter Milan midfielder Nicolo Barella, with PIF thought to be in talks over a £50m move. It looks as if defensive reinforcements are also on the agenda at St James’ Park, with an update emerging on Maguire. According to Football Insider, Newcastle are in the race to sign Maguire, with the England international having a decision to make on his Old Trafford future. Alongside Newcastle, Aston Villa and Tottenham are also keen on the defender as well as clubs overseas. Maguire is happy at Manchester United currently, however, he could drop further down the pecking order if Erik ten Hag signs a new defender.
Maguire cost the Red Devils £80 million in a world-record deal for a defender in 2019 and is paid £200,000 per week.
Maguire, at 30, has made 175 appearances for United, scoring seven goals. He has two goals at St James’ Park, one for Leicester and one for United, and has won eight of his twelve games against Newcastle. He was praised by Magpies player Kieran Trippier when on England duty last year.
“First and foremost, Harry is a fantastic leader in our group, a key player in our group, and reaching 50 caps is an incredible accomplishment.” He’s off to a good start in the event, and I can only speak well of him; the lads adore him.
“I believe he speaks for himself on the field, and every time he has stepped out in that English shirt, he has performed.” So long as that goes on, and hopefully many more caps for Harry.”
Should a deal materialize, he would bring plenty of experience to Howe’s side, and with Champions League football on offer at St James’ Park, a move could appeal to the player, making this one to watch during the summer.
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