Harry Maguire

[kaz7]

To be fair how good is he compared to VVD , I'd sayiif VVD (which is the ckaibre of player we need) were a 9 then Maguire is a 7 at best. Laporte 7.5.Stones 6, Otamendi 5?

Nico 5? behave

 

[Love_Each_Day]

His acceleration and quickness wouldn't be an issue, better than Otamendi and similar to Laporte in that regard. A much bigger concern is how slow he is on the turn and occasional lack of awareness of players running off him. If you take the game Leicester lost 1-0 to United, Rashford peeling off his shoulder and Pogba clipped it over his head. A very easy goal and there were several other similar instances leading to chances and goals or Maguire not reacting to rebounds/deflections allowing an attacker to steal in and score. Our centre backs might make mistakes but very very rarely do you see them standing watching a goal go in because they've switched off completely.

He would sort us out from set pieces, seems to have a good understanding with Stones and Walker & Guardiola would probably improve him quite a bit. But would just cost too much for what he'd bring in my opinion. Would much prefer to try and persuade Otamendi to stay one more season and then see what's out there.

 

[Scottish Cityzen]

He wouldn't be my first choice. Not as flashy as signing De Light from Ajax, but if Pep wants him then that's good enough for me. He's solid and fairly good with his feet. He'd be a decent signing. The only thing I wouldn't be looking forward to is the potential price tag. I really couldn't be bothered getting into a bidding war with United for him. Obviously Leicester would want a good bit of money for him but I really wouldn't like to go overboard on the transfer fee.

Correct, if he costs the same, or more than De Ligt then people will compare the deals negatively. I’d rather have De Ligt but if we can’t get him Maguire May be the next best option.

I’m actually choking to see who we manage to get this summer.

 

[dajd1984]

I’d have Maguire as a replacement for Otamendi but not as a replacement for Vinny. Although Pep knows best and if Stonesy is ready to step up to be a regular starter then it might be ok. Laporte seemed better with Stones than Vinny anyway.

 

[Deleted member 81382]

Would be a huge waste of money in my opinion. If we can't sign De Ligt then I'd rather keep Otamendi and use Fernandinho as the 4th CB when needed.

 

[kenzie115]

If we do, what does that tell you ? Tells me if we buy him Pep and Txiki think he a good fit and can play a bit.

Like Mahrez?

Brilliant as they are, these people aren't infallible, they make mistakes as well.

 

[willipp]

Please no, for the love of god no.

 

[flb]

Would be a huge waste of money in my opinion. If we can't sign De Ligt then I'd rather keep Otamendi and use Fernandinho as the 4th CB when needed.

So Fern is a better CB than Maguire?

 

[80s Shorts]

Please no, for the love of god no.

Haha, a little OTT there. He's a very good CB and an England regular. You also have to remember the squad building and home grown quota. His head is also almost as big as Vincent's.

 

[uwe rosler 28]

Like Mahrez?

Brilliant as they are, these people aren't infallible, they make mistakes as well.

Mahrez wasnt as bad as people made out and outfield players we sign are always better in there 2nd season under pep.