Simpson played with Maguire for two years at Leicester, and the defender has spoken highly of the 27-year-old England international.
The 33-year-old, himself a former United defender, has praised Maguire’s character, and believes that he has been a positive influence on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s squad.
Simpson told United’s official website about Maguire: “He’s a good lad, he’s a good person. I know straightaway the players will respect him and take to him. Especially at the back, he’s a calming influence on the ball, which is what United have needed.
“He knows when to step in, pick up the pace, and he knows when to slow it down. He seems lik’e hes grown more with each game as a leader.
“We’ve seen some of the stuff as well he’s been doing off the field as Man United captain to help out with the NHS and lockdown. He helped me out as well with something. He must be so busy but I asked him to help me out and he sent me a video message.
“He’s just a good guy and he’s clearly respected and I still think theres more to come from him. It’s a lot to come in and sign for Man United at that price tag in your first season and then be given the captain’s armband, maybe halfway through, so second season he’ll just kick on.
“Like you said, there’s been some good signings and with him in the team and the young players in the squad I think they’ll just grow.”
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Maguire joined United from Premier League rivals Leicester in the summer of 2019 for a transfer fee of 80 million pounds and became the most expensive defender in the world.
The defender made an instant positive impact at United and was also made the club captain in January.
The England international centre-back has made 29 appearances in the Premier League for United so far this season, scoring one goal and providing one assist in the process.
Maguire has also played six times in the Europe League and thrice in the EFL Cup, and has scored one goal in three FA Cup ties for the Red Devils this campaign.
United are fifth in the Premier League table at the moment with 45 points from 29 matches, just three points behind Chelsea, who are currently fourth in the standings and occupy the final Champions League place.