Harry Maguire has say on losing Manchester United captaincy as forward transfer plan revealed

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Here are your Manchester United evening headlines for Sunday, July 16. Harry Maguire is no longer Manchester United captain.

Maguire confirmed the news in a statement on Twitter on Sunday afternoon in which he announced Erik ten Hag has taken the decision to change skippers ahead of the new season.

Maguire was named captain within six months of joining the club in an £80million move from Leicester City upon Ashley Young's departure for Inter. Want to join our MUFC Pro club for a totally ad-free version of the MEN’s Man United app packed with premium features? Click here READ MORE: Two Manchester United players do not return for training amid plans to be sold However, the centre-back lost his place in the first team after just two games last season after a poor start.

The 30-year-old would make just 16 starts in all competitions, half of which came in cups, and even slipped behind left-back Luke Shaw in the pecking order.