Manchester United legend Dwight Yorke has called for the club to take decisive action and part ways with Harry Maguire, emphasizing the need for a strategic overhaul in defense. Yorke, who played a pivotal role in United’s historic 1999 Treble-winning season, urged the club to capitalize on Maguire’s current situation, particularly with his contract entering its final year and recent injury setbacks.

Yorke, speaking candidly to Premier League Betting, expressed his view that United missed an opportune moment to offload Maguire before Euro 2024, where he could have secured regular playing time elsewhere. Despite acknowledging Maguire’s resilience and previous strong performances under manager Erik ten Hag, Yorke stressed the importance of being “ruthless” in making tough decisions to revamp the defensive lineup.

 

Highlighting potential replacements such as Lisandro Martinez, Victor Lindelof, and new signing Leny Yoro, Yorke suggested that United should look to refresh their squad to move forward effectively. He also speculated on Maguire potentially finding a new lease on his career at elite clubs like Chelsea, particularly following Thiago Silva’s departure, where his experience and defensive prowess could be valued.

As Manchester United embarks on their USA tour, facing formidable opponents like Arsenal, Real Betis, and Liverpool, the future of Harry Maguire remains a subject of intense scrutiny and speculation within the football world.