Man Utd stars given power to replace Harry Maguire as captain - and have unanimous choice

David de Gea is reportedly set to become the next Manchester United captain and has the support of the dressing room.

New manager Erik ten Hag is under pressure to take the armband off current skipper Harry Maguire after a poor campaign. The Red Devils finished sixth in the Premier League and failed to challenge for silverware, with Maguire's own performances often criticised.

Ten Hag refused to confirm whether Maguire would retain the captaincy during his unveiling and it's claimed most of the squad want Spain international De Gea to take the armband ahead of the England defender and veteran forward Cristiano Ronaldo.

According to The Sun, Ten Hag is happy to give the armband to the most popular candidate in the dressing room. It's believed De Gea is the 'overwhelming candidate' because of the 'respect and belief' he commands from his playing colleagues.

Yet the reported move is not viewed as a 'rebellion' against Maguire and he is still expected to be a key member of the squad. The 29-year-old was surprisingly made United's captain in January 2020, just six months after arriving from Leicester for £80million.

Maguire impressed during his first two seasons at the club - playing 107 games in all competitions - but has failed to replicate that form since England's defeat in the final of Euro 2020. He missed eight Premier League games this term due to injury and form.

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