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Man United icon Rio Ferdinand warns Harry Maguire he will be a 'squad player' if he stays at Man United this summer after captaincy removal

Rio Ferdinand has made a frank admission on Harry Maguire's future at Manchester United.

The England defender was stripped of the captaincy by manager Erik ten Hag earlier this month.

Despite the snub, 30-year-old Maguire wants to stay at Old Trafford and fight for his place under the Dutchman despite interest from West Ham.

His professional, mature response elicited praise from United icon Gary Neville - but his former team-mate and fellow club legend Ferdinand told TNT Sports that Maguire will be no more than a squad player if he does stay.