Harry Maguire: 5 Man Utd Stars Who Could Be Captain Amid Reports England Star Will Be Stripped
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Harry Maguire is a man in dilemma at Manchester United, and things could go even worse for him this window whether he leaves the club or stays, as he appears not to be in Erik ten Hag's plans.
After performing at the 2018 World Cup, he joined United from Leicester City for £80m in 2019, a world-record fee for a defender, surpassing the £75m Liverpool paid for Virgil van Dijk.
An initial show of good performances earned him captaincy after just six months under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, but recent reports in the English media suggest Maguire will be stripped of the captaincyin the coming days.
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FootballSports Brieflooks at five stars who could replace him as captain if the eventualities happen, as first analysed by Mirror UK.
1. Bruno FernandesThe obvious and most popular option, Bruno Fernandes, has been a mainstay of the United team since his move to Old Trafford in 2020. He captained the team in Maguire's absence last season, including the Carabao Cup final win over Newcastle United.
2. Luke ShawAfter David De Gea's departureon Saturday, Luke Shaw is the club's longest-serving first-team player. He looks like an ideal candidate for the captaincy, and being a vocal presence on the pitch helps, but his fitness could be problematic. He admitted to tapping up Mason
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