Harry Maguire tells friends he won’t be forced out of Man Utd after terrifying bomb threat

Harry Maguire has vowed he will not be forced out of Manchester United after he and his family were the subjects of a terrifying bomb threat on Wednesday.

The Red Devils captain received an email claiming a device had been planted at the home he shares with his fiance, Ferne Hawkins, and their two young children.

Maguire received the message shortly after he returned home following Tuesday night’s chastening 4-0 defeat against rivals Liverpool at Anfield.

Cheshire Police searched the defender’s Alderley Edge property but no device was found, while a second sweep of the house also failed to unearth evidence of a serious threat.

Despite what appears to have been a hoax, Maguire was said to have been shaken by the incident but has told close friends the incident has only strengthened his resolve.

The 29-year-old has endured a difficult season in which he has been singled out for heavy criticism by a string of former United players, most notably Roy Keane, while he was jeered by England supporters at Wembley earlier this month.

A source close to the defender told The Sun last night: ‘Harry will not be forced out of Manchester United by this kind of threat.

‘His number one priority will always be the safety of his family but he’s also got the strength of character to deal with this. It looks like the work of some cowardly fan.

‘If that proves to be the case, they are an utter disgrace to the name of this proud football club.’

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United signed Maguire for £80million from Leicester City in the summer