Manchester United are reportedly not prepared to loan Harry Maguire to Newcastle this summer but are open to letting the centre-back join the Magpies on a permanent basis.
According to The Sun, Newcastle United are ready to offer Manchester United club captain Harry Maguire an Old Trafford exit route via a loan deal this summer, but his club are only interested in doing a permanent deal with the Magpies.
Man Utd are also anticipated to move for another centre-back this summer, with Napoli’s Kim Min-jae being heavily tipped with a move, which would make it even more difficult for Maguire to secure regular action next term, and also jeopardise his chances of making the Three Lions squad for the upcoming European Championships.
A recent report suggested that Maguire, who still has two years left on his United contract, is still keen to stay at Old Trafford and battle for his spot, but the Red Devils are exploring all possible ways to offload him before the end of the transfer window.
It is now reported that both Newcastle and Villa are interested in pursuing loan moves for the centre-back, but the latter could have the edge in the race.
The report adds that the Red Devils have informed Newcastle that they will only entertain a permanent Maguire move with them, while Villa could be handed different terms.
Man United are happy to let him go on a short-term deal to Villa Park.
