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Five candidates for Man Utd captaincy after Erik ten Hag axes Harry Maguire including Casemiro and Marcus Rashford


MANCHESTER UNITED are looking for a new captain ahead of the coming season.

Maguire revealed United manager Erik ten Hag stripped him of the armband.

Harry Maguire has been stripped of the Manchester United captain’s armbandCredit: AP
Bruno Fernandes is the favourite for the armband after filling in for MaguireCredit: Getty

SunSport understands the centre-back was left “angry, shocked and upset” when Ten Hag informed him at the training ground on Sunday.

In fact, the England international may be ready to quit the Red Devils after that development.

West Ham, Tottenham and Newcastle are keen on the 30-year-old, while Chelsea are also considering entering the race.

Ten Hag will now have to find a new captain for his team, and SunSport take you through the five likeliest candidates to succeed Maguire…

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Bruno Fernandes

We kick off the list with the likeliest candidate as Bruno Fernandes filled in for Harry Maguire last season.

Fernandes hit the ground running at Manchester United almost immediately when he joined from Sporting Lisbon in 2020.

The playmaker has also proven to be very vocal as he is never shy to speak out and discipline his team-mates.

Marcus Rashford

Marcus Rashford was United’s best player last season with 30 goals and 11 assists in 56 appearances.

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This is turning out to be a dream career for the local boy and fan favourite, who has been with the Red Devils since the age of eight.

No one else in the squad understands the club and its values more than its own star forward.

And the England international is ready to sign a new five-year contract with the club.

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Marcus Rashford is set to sign a new contract with Manchester UnitedCredit: PA

Casemiro

Casemiro knows better than anyone else at Old Trafford how to win major honours.

The midfielder has amassed a staggering three LaLiga titles, one Copa del Rey cup and five Champions League trophies – all from his nine-year stint at Real Madrid.

The 31-year-old has plenty of experience from top-level football and knows what it takes to help United return to the top.

Casemiro has a lot of experience winning major honours with Real MadridCredit: Getty

Raphael Varane

Raphael Varane has also experienced tremendous success, having also spent 10 years at Real.

Varane won three LaLiga titles, one Copa del Rey cup and four Champions League trophies.

The centre-back has also reached the top on international level with France having won the 2018 World Cup and the 2021 Nations League.

Raphael Varane has won major honours at club and international levelCredit: Getty
Lisandro Martinez stood out last season at Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty

Lisandro Martinez

Lisandro Martinez stood out last season despite many pundits doubting his potential due to his 5ft 9in frame, which is considered short for a centre-back.

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However, Martinez made them eat their words with some dominant performances as he amassed 45 appearances and formed a powerful duo with Varane.

United will have to show more hustle and fight this coming season, and the Argentina international knows all about that.


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