Harry Maguire makes Manchester United transfer decision ahead of January window

Maguire reveals he will leave United if he plays once a month

The out-of-favour defender Harry Maguire has said he may leave Manchester United in January because he is unwilling to "play once a month."

The Old Trafford centre-back, who represents England internationally, has fallen in the standings, losing the club captaincy in the course of things. Maguire has played just 116 minutes of Premier League football so far this year because Erik ten Hag isn't sold on the 30-year-old's abilities.

Maguire acknowledges that he may need to look for a transfer in the upcoming window after hearing rumours of a transfer throughout the summer. While serving in England, he stated:

“I am not going to sit here all my life and play once a month and if it carries on, I am sure myself and the club will sit down and have a chat. I want to play minutes, I want to play football.”

Maguire argues that despite frequently being passed over by Ten Hag, his performance for the Dutch coach merits further opportunities. Added him:

 “If you look back on my last 15-20 starts for club and country, I would be happy to sit here and say I’m really happy with my performances. My record under this manager (Ten Hag) speaks for itself. I haven’t started as many games as I would like but my win percentage when I’ve played is ridiculously high.

Of course there are times when I could do more and times when I could improve and help the team. I can only do what I’ve been doing when I’ve come into the team … bringing positive performances. But I’m just wanting to help the team, I’m wanting to help the team get out of this position we’re in at the moment.”

United as a whole have had a shaky start to the 2023–24 season, and their 12-point total from eight games has them sitting in 10th place in the Premier League standings. Additionally, the Red Devils have lost consecutive Champions League games to Bayern Munich and Galatasaray.