Exclusive: Rio Ferdinand wants "to speak" with Harry Maguire about his Man Utd future

Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand wants to speak with Harry Maguire amid uncertainty over his Old Trafford future.

Maguire has endured a tumultuous 12 months. The England international was stripped of the United captaincy by Erik ten Hag last month, following a campaign in which he made just eight Premier League starts.

The 30-year-old has fallen behind Raphael Varane, Lisandro Martinez, Victor Lindelof and Luke Shaw in the pecking order at Old Trafford, while his game-time could be limited even further should Jonny Evans re-sign for United.

It has been widely reported that United want some £50million for Maguire, having paid £80million for his services four years ago. Indeed, Maguire still has two years remaining on his contract, which sees him earn an alleged £200,000 a week.

But the player appears to be in limbo. West Ham have already seen two offers for Maguire rebuffed, with the Hammers having wanted to initially take him on a season-long loan, before having a £20million bid turned down.

It is believed David Moyes may look elsewhere, given concerns over Maguire’s salary.

Rio Ferdinand on Harry Maguire

With Maguire’s future shrouded in uncertainty, United legend Ferdinand admitted he would like to speak to the player.

Speaking exclusively to SPORTbible, TNT Sports pundit Ferdinand said: “It all depends on Harry Maguire and what he wants.

Rio Ferdinand will be a pundit on TNT Sport. (TNT)

“I’d love to speak to him even, about if he makes a decision to stay, why.

“But also if he makes a decision to leave I totally get it. I think it’s interesting. I think it’s all down to him, what his desires are at this moment in time. We don’t have that information.”

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Topics: Rio Ferdinand, Manchester United, Premier League, Harry Maguire

Chris Byfield

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