Harry Maguire: “This Summer’s Going to Be Big – Really, Really Big” for Manchester United

In an interview with The Athletic, the defender said the upcoming transfer window will be very important for the team. He stressed that United need to bring in more players of higher quality who can immediately challenge for places in the starting eleven.

Maguire noted that the squad has shown positive signs in recent months under the current manager. “We’ve had a great few months under the manager. I feel like the squad is starting to look like something that is a strong squad,” he said. However, he added that the team still requires significant strengthening, especially since they are not playing in European competitions this season and have already played around 40 games by the end of the campaign.

The England international explained that a bigger and better squad is necessary if United want to compete at the highest level next season. He pointed out that recruitment must be done carefully because many players find the pressure and scrutiny at Old Trafford too much to handle. Maguire believes that with the right additions, combined with continued progress, there will be no limit to what the team can achieve.

Maguire’s comments come at a time when Manchester United are expected to be active in the transfer market. His remarks highlight the need for depth and quality as the club aims to return to challenging for major honours. Fans will now be watching closely to see how the club’s leadership responds to the captain’s call for a “really, really big” summer.