Not just confusing, it's very confusing: a former star wonders why "Manchester United" have kept two prominent players for so long and says it's time to sell them.
On 23 Jan 2026 GMT+7, Paul Parker, a former renowned defender, questioned why his old team, the "Red Devils" Manchester United, have kept two key players, Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw, for such a long time, and suggested that they should be sold.
The Old Trafford giants signed Harry Maguire from the "Foxes" Leicester City in 2019 for a huge £85 million, about 3.578 billion baht. He has had both good and bad spells, but given his fee, many feel he should have raised the team's level more. There were even rumors he might be sold, yet he remains. Meanwhile, Luke Shaw joined from the "Saints" Southampton in 2014 for £30 million, roughly 1.262 billion baht. Although he has often been a regular starter, injuries have frequently affected him.
Recently, Paul Parker stated, "Honestly, I think Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw symbolize Manchester United's mistakes. I believe both should have been offloaded long ago, yet they are still here on big contracts. Honestly, it's quite ridiculous. They've been here a long time despite underperforming. Isn't it impossible to drop both? I don't know how much ambition they still have. If they truly have it, they should move elsewhere, because right now, they are not making any difference for the team."
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