Harry Maguire is focused on staying at Manchester United amid speculation Chelsea are interested in signing him. Sources have said Chelsea do not see Maguire as a realistic target as they prioritise a deal for Leicester centre-back Wesley Fofana ahead of next week's transfer deadline.
Maguire, 29, was dropped by United manager Erik ten Hag for the win over Liverpool on Monday night, five days after the Manchester Evening Newsrevealed he was giving serious consideration to naming the England international on the bench. Also read: United set to make another bid for Antony Despite the setback, Maguire is understood to have accepted Ten Hag's decision and is grateful for the respect the Dutchman has shown him by retaining him as captain, having skippered the club under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, caretaker manager Michael Carrick and interim manager Ralf Rangnick.
Sources have reiterated Maguire feels honoured to be at United and loves playing for the club that he joined three years ago.
In a season where United could play more than 60 games, Maguire is believed to be relaxed about his role in the squad and his status as an England starter ahead of the World Cup, which starts in November.