Manchester United target wants Old Trafford move, transfer blocked by 30-year-old star refusing to leave: Reports
Bayern Munich star Benjamin Pavard reportedly wants to join Manchester United this summer. However, the Red Devils are unable to make a move for the Frenchman, as they have been unable to offload Harry Maguire.
As per L'Equipe, Pavard is keen on joining Manchester United despite interest from Arsenal. The defender wants to work under Erik ten Hag and has informed the German side that he will only consider a move to Old Trafford.
The Red Devils are also interested in signing the defender but need to offload a player before making a move due to FFP issues. They want to sell Maguire this summer and also agreed a deal with West Ham United.
However, the Englishman refused to leave, and reports suggest that he wanted the Old Trafford side to pay off the wages he will miss out if he moves to the London Stadium.
Alan Smith has urged Erik ten Hag to reconsider his decision regarding Harry Maguire. He reckons the Manchester United defender is good enough and is unfairly treated by the Dutch manager.
Smith told Gambling Zone that the centre-back could play 20 games and be consistent:
Smith added:
Manchester United stripped Harry Maguire of his captaincy earlier this season and handed the armband to Bruno Fernandes. The Englishman expressed his shock at the decision but vowed to fight for his place.
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