Manchester United are willing to cash in on Harry Maguire for the second summer in a row, talkSPORT understands.

The defender was close to joining West Ham this time last year before the move collapsed after he refused to take a pay cut.

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With signing a new centre-back the Red Devils’ top priority and strong interest in Bayern Munich’s Matthijs de Ligt, the England defender once again finds his future in limbo.

Maguire, who has admirers in Italy where former United teammate Chris Smalling has excelled, is into the final year of his contract.

If United cannot find a buyer they risk losing him on a free transfer next summer.

Former Leicester star Maguire is working his way back to full fitness after missing out on a place in England’s Euro 2024 squad due to injury.

Gor-ing no where

Newcastle are ready to hand Anthony Gordon a lucrative new contract to fend off interest from the Premier League big-guns.

Gordon was one of the Magpies’ stand-out players last season, scoring 11 goals and contributing a further 12 assists.

The England international has been subject of interest from Liverpool, but with the Premier League PSR deadline now passed Newcastle are keen to keep hold of their star players.

Gordon has two years left on his current deal and would be in line for a hefty pay rise from his current salary, projected to be around £60,000-a-week, by penning an extension.

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Duran Duran

West Ham have added Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran to their list of summer striker targets.

Villa are open to offers for Duran as he is not seen as a major part of manager Unai Emery’s plans for the new season.

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Chelsea have been pursuing the Columbian international since the January transfer window.

But despite reigniting their interest, the Blues have still not managed to seal his signature.

That could allow West Ham to swoop, with new manager Julen Lopetegui keen to add more firepower to his attack.

Duran has scored eight goals in approaching 50 games for Villa.

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Lars-ting Larsen

Wolves’ signing of 6ft 4inch Norwegian striker Jorgen Strand Larsen will not stay temporary for long.

Larsen has moved to Molineux from Celta Vigo on an initial loan deal with the option of a permanent £25million transfer.

However, talkSPORT understands Larsen, 24, has already agreed a five-year contract and that the option becomes an obligation after only a handful of appearances.

It is a similar arrangement to when Wolves took Matheus Cunha from Atletico Madrid and were obliged to pay £43million after he played just three games.

These deals are designed to help balance Profit and Sustainability Rules.

Larsen’s arrival also appears to have ended Wolves’ interest in Scotland striker Che Adams.

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