Harry Maguire ‘to hold Erik ten Hag talks’ with new Man Utd boss set to strip defender of captaincy as players vote

HARRY MAGUIRE will hold talks with incoming Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag over the captaincy, according to reports.

The £80million defender became the United captain in January 2020, but he has come under fire for some poor performances.

His showings in a Red Devils shirt even spilled onto the international stage as he was booed by England fans ahead of March's game against Ivory Coast.

SunSport revealed earlier this month that Ten Hag is open to putting the captaincy to a dressing room vote.

And are now reporting that Maguire is set to meet with Ten Hag in July to discuss his future as captain of Man Utd.

Maguire is said to be desperate to retain the captain's armband ahead of the 2022-23 season.

Long-time servant David de Gea is favourite to take up the captaincy.

Insiders insist that goalkeeper De Gea will be the overwhelming choice among the first-team squad.

Ten Hag was complimentary of Maguire when he was first unveiled as United manager.

He said on the England international: "I have to repeat, next season is a different season.

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"I think he did a great job, he is a great player. 

'He achieved already a lot. A really good contribution to Manchester United, so I am looking forward to working with him.'