Tottenham Hotspur are set to make a move in January to sign Manchester United’s Harry Maguire, according to a new report.

Maguire almost left United this summer after the club agreed a £30m fee with West Ham for his services.

However, individual terms could not be agreed and the project failed.

The former captain is currently a reserve option at United, considered fifth choice at centre-back.

According to fichajes.net, new Spurs coach Ante Postecoglou remains a fan of the defender and is planning to sign him during the winter transfer window. Fichajes claims that Spurs are “still actively looking for a new signing, with the next target in the winter transfer window being Manchester United’s English centre-back Harry Maguire.”

The newspaper further claims that Maguire “could certainly provide leadership and valuable experience to strengthen the team’s defence” and that there are “persistent rumors of a possible offer aimed at The goal is to convince both this player and Manchester United to part ways.

Spurs have had a great start to the new Premier League season with new central pair Christian Romero and Micky van de Ven. They also have Eric Dier who could play this role.

And while Fichajes is not always the most trustworthy media outlet, it is true that the White Hart Lane centre-back has received little coverage and the club have previously been linked with Maguire.

If one of Maguire’s doubts about West Ham concerns the club’s size, he could certainly be more attracted to a move to the north of the capital.

However, United will have to find a replacement and that will be difficult to resolve in the short time allotted for the winter transfer window. However, with Raphael Varane’s ongoing injury problems, the position must now be a priority for Erik ten Hag and a move for Benfica star Antonio Silva, 19, has been mooted in in recent days, which if he advances, could pave the way. about Maguire’s departure.