West Ham United are preparing to revive their long-standing interest in Harry Maguire ahead of the summer transfer window, with Football Insider reporting that the club are hoping to secure the Manchester United defender on a free transfer.
The Hammers came close to signing Maguire during David Moyes’ tenure as manager, but negotiations fell through in the final stages.
With his contract at Old Trafford nearing expiry, West Ham believe this summer is their best chance to bring him to the London Stadium.
Maguire, who joined Manchester United from Leicester City in 2019 for a world record fee for a defender, is widely expected to leave the club at the end of the season.
Harry Maguire is in great form this season
Despite coming under intense criticism during a difficult period in his United career, the 32-year-old has undergone a remarkable comeback, becoming one of the team’s most reliable and influential performers.
Under manager Michael Carrick, Maguire returned to form, displaying the leadership, aerial dominance and defensive organization that once made him a key figure for club and country.
His recent performances have been particularly impressive, and upon his return from injury he played a central role in back-to-back wins against Manchester City and Arsenal, two of the strongest teams in the league.
Maguire’s stats during the win over Arsenal
| status | value |
| match | Arsenal vs Manchester United |
| date | January 25, 2026 |
| result | Won 3-2 |
| Play time (minutes) | 90 |
| evaluation | 8/10 |
| the goal | 0 |
| assist | 0 |
| block | 1 |
| Win an aerial duel | 4 |
| Pass accuracy | 86% |
His resurgence not only silenced the critics, but also reignited the debate about his worth at the highest level.
Despite this turnaround, uncertainty surrounding his long-term future continues.
Manchester United could use a young centre-back to replace Maguire
With Man United planning a major overhaul of their squad and expected to make several defensive reinforcements, Maguire may feel he has the wherewithal to meet the demands regardless of his recent performances.
West Ham consider Maguire a valuable and bargain addition to their backline, especially given their need for experience and leadership in defence.
For Maguire, the move could be a chance to start a new chapter in his career, potentially securing regular minutes and a leadership role at another Premier League club.
His professionalism, resilience and ability to bounce back from adversity has earned him respect within the United dressing room and West Ham believe those qualities will greatly strengthen their squad.
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