Man Utd target world-class centre-back transfer ‘throwing Harry Maguire and two other defenders’ futures into doubt’

HARRY MAGUIRE’S future at Manchester United is reportedly in doubt as the club plot a swoop to sign a ‘world-class’ centre back.

Stories emerged on Thursday that the captain’s team-mates are questioning why he is continually picked by interim boss Ralf Rangnick despite some poor displays.

Harry Maguire has come under huge scrutiny at Man Utd this seasonCredit: PA

Fresh doubts over the captain’s future have now been raisedCredit: Getty

The 28-year-old was rested for the draw with Watford and replaced by Victor Lindelof but looks set to return to the side for Sunday’s Manchester Derby.

Rangnick has supported his skipper publicly and insisted he will not take the armband off him.

However, the Daily Mail states that a ‘new centre-back will be high on United’s list of targets’ in the summer transfer window.

Chelsea star Antonio Rudiger becomes a free agent in June and the Red Devils are targeting the German.

Barcelona’s Uruguayan ace Ronald Araujo is another potential option while United have also been linked with Dortmund’s Manuel Akanji.

And it is not only Maguire that will be looking over his shoulder amid the club’s search for defensive improvements.

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This latest report also states that both Eric Bailly and Phil Jones face uncertain futures at Old Trafford.

It also claims ‘that Maguire has upset a number of team-mates this season by openly blaming them on the pitch for making mistakes when his own form has been so erratic’ along with some of his post-match remarks in the media.

The player and club have also dismissed talk of a ‘power struggle’ between him and Cristiano Ronaldo.

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Man Utd target world-class centre-back transfer ‘throwing Harry Maguire and two other defenders’ futures into doubt’

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