Moyes or Midas, we're not sure: West Ham boss believes he can make a decent player of Maguire

You know how the myth goes. Once upon a time lived King Midas, who wished that everything he touched would turn into gold.

Those times are long gone, but it seems that in the football world, there are still some of Mida's successors. More or less successful.

One of them is definitely West Ham boss David Moyes, who actually believes he could transform woeful and rightfully forgotten Manchester United centre-back Harry Maguire into a decent defender.

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According to British media, the former Red Devils' manager is very interested in signing Erik ten Hag's written-off sweeper.

Maguire started only eight Premier League games in the last season and spent most of the time benched, facing severe criticism from both fans and media.

That's the reason Ten Hag placed him on a long list of 13 United players eligible to leave Old Trafford in the current transfer window.

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In Maguirre's case, however, what makes a problem is his ludicrously high price tag. Four years ago, Man Utd brought him for a little less than €90m, and although his market value dropped massively, it's still around €50m, which is unacceptable for almost everyone. Except for Moyes.

All uncertainties aside, if the Hammers' boss pulls off this deal and then manages to revive Maguire's career, it would be much more than King Midas did back in his days.