Press reports revealed that West Ham United is weighing up a loan move for Manchester United captain Harry Maguire this month on loan until the end of the current season. West Ham United is now showing an interest in a January transfer for Manchester United star Harry Maguire. According to Mirror, which reports the Irons are considering a move for the Red Devils captain. However, the 29-year-old's lack of playing time has seen his future called into question, and according to The Mirror, West Ham could offer him an escape route this month. The Hammers are at risk of losing Craig Dawson, who is supposedly wanted by Wolverhampton Wanderers, and Maguire has been identified as an ideal replacement. The report adds that Man United are prepared to part ways with Maguire, but they are likely to wait until the summer before sanctioning the former Leicester City man's sale. The English press had indicated, earlier, that Aston Villa was also interested in obtaining the services of Harry Maguire, during the current winter Mercato. United ranks fourth in the English Premier League table this season, with 38 points equal to Newcastle United, third-placed by goal difference, and Arsenal leads with 47 points.