Ever since the end of last season, speculation around the future of Harry Maguire has been consistent. The 30-year-old fell down the pecking order at Manchester United last season under Erik Ten Hag and with the European Championships set to take place next summer, it was thought that Maguire would seek out first-team football.
Early on in the summer, Maguire reportedly decided to stay at Manchester United as he was determined to break back into the starting eleven. However, that stance may have changed in recent weeks after Erik Ten Hag stripped him of the captaincy at the club and gave it to Bruno Fernandes.
Maguire was said to be hurt and angry about this decision and he may now be more open to a move away from Old Trafford. The centre-back is currently on United's pre-season tour of the USA but things can happen quickly in football and a transfer could materialise at any moment, particularly as there are several clubs interested in his services.
Here are the latest odds on where Maguire is most likely to end up before the transfer window slams shut at the beginning of September.
Harry Maguire next club odds
West Ham – 11/10
According to the bookmakers, West Ham United are the most likely club to secure Maguire's signature this summer at odds of 11/10. Considering how short these odds are, the bookmakers clearly believe that there is something concrete in the links between Maguire and West Ham.
West Ham have recently come into a significant amount of money via the sale of Declan Rice to Arsenal and therefore would be in a position to meet United's reported £40m valuation of Maguire. Rumours last week suggested that West Ham had made a loan approach for Maguire, however, United turned it down telling them that they are only interested in selling their former captain on a permanent deal.
With plenty of time left in the transfer window, it is likely that West Ham will try their hand again and an agreement could be found.
🚨🚨🌕| BREAKING: West Ham have had a loan offer for Harry Maguire rejected by #mufc. [@JacobSteinberg] pic.twitter.com/35rpTrjK2Z
— centredevils. (@centredevils) July 17, 2023
Chelsea – 5/1
If West Ham don't get their man then the next most likely destination for Maguire, according to the bookmakers, is Chelsea. The England defender has been linked with Chelsea in the past and it could be a good opportunity for him to get a fresh start at another big club.
It is still unclear how Chelsea will set up under Mauricio Pochettino but one thing is for sure, they need another centre-back. They sold Koulibaly earlier this summer and Wesley Fofana has picked up a serious cruciate injury that will keep him out for the entire 2023/24 season. It leaves them thin on the ground at the back and Maguire may well be the answer to their problems.
Tottenham – 13/2
Tottenham are the third favourites to sign Harry Maguire this summer and like Chelsea, they are a team who could do with a fresher defensive line. Spurs have struggled at the back in recent years and Maguire could be the man to steady the ship – particularly as he has a good relationship with Eric Dier due to their England connection.
Harry Kane has reportedly recommended Maguire to the club a couple of times so the signing of Maguire could also persuade their star man to stick around for another season amid interest from Bayern Munich.
