Man Utd tell Harry Maguire he can leave with three clubs keen

Man Utd transfer news: Harry Maguire has reportedly been told he can leave United (Image: GETTY)Manchester United have told Harry Maguire that he can leave the club, according to reports. His former club Leicester are one of three Premier League teams interested in a January transfer.Maguire has been largely out of the picture at United this season. After starting the season under Erik ten Hag, he quickly lost his place in the team to Raphael Varane upon the Frenchman’s return to full fitness.Maguire remains the world’s most-expensive defender of all time following his £80million move to Old Trafford in 2019. But he has made just one appearance in the Premier League since September 4.The 29-year-old missed a number of matches due to a hamstring injury, which restricted his opportunities in the Europa League. But Varane and summer signing Lisandro Martinez have established themselves as the preferred pairing for Ten Hag.READ MORE: England’s 26-man World Cup squad confirmed as Maddison and Gallagher pickedVictor Lindelof was also selected in Varane’s absence ahead of Maguire in Sunday’s 3-1 loss to Aston Villa. And Italian journalist Rudy Galetti claims Maguire’s spell at United could soon come to an end.He says United have made the centre-back aware that he can leave in January. Leicester are said to be keen on taking him back to the King Power.Two other unnamed top-flight clubs in England are also interested in his services. The report says United value Maguire at around £26.1million.His contract with the Red Devils doesn’t expire until 2025, with the option of a one-year extension. But it is looking increasingly likely that Maguire will not be at United much longer.DON’T MISSEngland squad LIVE: Maddison in but Southgate snubs nine stars in 26-man teamEngland boss Southgate hits back at Maguire critics after World Cup selectionLewandowski accused of World Cup ‘sabotage’ of Barcelona after red card Man Utd transfer news: Harry Maguire is one of United’s record signings (Image: EXPRESS)