MU midfielder Maguire was threatened with a bomb, urgently called the police

The English defender, who lives with his fiancée and two children, has had a difficult season with MU and the national team, but it is not clear who made the threat. The 29-year-old’s home has been thoroughly inspected by Cheshire police to ensure his safety.

Harry Maguire worried when threatened to plant bombs at home AFP

A spokesman for Maguire said: “Over the past 24 hours, Harry has received a serious threat to his family home. He reported this to the police, who are now digging into the matter. The safety of his family and those around him is clearly Harry’s number one priority. He will continue to prepare for this weekend’s game as usual and we will not comment on further details at this time.”

Meanwhile, Cheshire police added: “On Wednesday 20 April, Cheshire police were called to a report of a bomb threat at an address in the Wilmslow area. No evacuation took place, but as a precaution, police arrived at the address this afternoon, Thursday 21 April, to conduct a search of the gardens and surrounding area.”

Harry Maguire (centre) constantly receives intense criticism from MU fans AFP

The bomb threat is the latest trouble for Maguire, who has suffered harsh criticism from pundits and ridicule from fans this season. Maguire is a part of MU that is destined for a rival Liverpool defeated 4-0 on April 19.

The England midfielder is expected to play the next match when MU arrives at Arsenal this weekend for the important clash in the English Premier League in the race for tickets Champions League next season. MU, the team has dropped to 6th place in the English Premier League, on April 21 announced the appointment Coach Erik ten Hag of Ajax as the new coach from next season.