According to The Sun, Aston Villa has a "better chance" of obtaining Manchester United defender Harry Maguire on loan despite Newcastle United's interest.
The England international struggled during his time with the Red Devils in 2022–23, making only eight Premier League starts in total.
Although United are willing to approve a sale during the upcoming transfer window, the player's high £200,000-per-week salary may force the team to consider loan agreements.
According to recent reports, the center-back is wanted on loan by both Newcastle and Villa, but the latter may have the advantage.
United will only consider a permanent bid and has no intention of bolstering a Champions League opponent without financial gain.
Tottenham Hotspur are rumored to be interested in the £40 million star, although they haven't contacted Manchester United about signing him.
After the Saudi ownership, Newcastle's fortunes have dramatically improved. The club has reached the Champions League qualifying round in less than 18 months.
With their substantial financial resources, the Magpies pose a catastrophic threat to United, thus the Red Devils are correct to refuse them the opportunity to loan out Maguire.
Under manager Unai Emery, Villa had a fantastic second half of the season, but they aren't a clear competitor for a top-four berth next season.
The Midlands team already has a few players making around £150,000 per week, and United might be open to talking about a future buy option for Maguire.
The best course of action for United would be to permanently offload their captain, but doing so could necessitate giving him a sizable payoff.
This summer, United plans to bolster their center of defense. Currently, Kim Min-jae of Napoli is the main target, and his team has been contacted.
How Harry Maguire gets to benefit from Aston Villa move.
Although the Villians will not be able to provide the Red Devils captain with Champions League football, which could be one of the reasons he has opted to stay back at Old Trafford, Unai Emery's side still offers the opportunity to play in the Europa League.
The 30-year-old can be grateful because the competition has now gained more recognition in Europe but still can't be compared to the prestigious UEFA Champions League competition.
With Harry Maguire earning £200,000 per week, Aston Villa owners are allegedly ready to match the England international's wages.
Another development that could see Harry Maguire remain at Manchester United is if he isn't ready to take a pay cut before joining a different side, but reports suggest that the Villians' owners will oblige to his wage demands.
The player will also enjoy enough playing time, and he is certain to fit in with Unai Emery's playing style. Although the Villians played high-line, attacking football when they faced Manchester United in March, a style of play Harry Maguire hasn't featured well in,
However, he will bring his own experience to the team and form a good partnership with Mings in Aston Villa's defensive setup.