Harry Maguire's union with West Ham looked like the perfect marriage. For all his faults, and trying times at Old Trafford, the 30-year-old's continued dependence at international level proved his quality.
In the Hammers, Maguire would have joined a club in need of leadership following the sale of skipper of Declan Rice. In Moyes, a manager whose playing style is much more aligned with his strengths.
The prospective £30million move was not prohibitive for a side that received more than three times that amount for their former captain.
However, on Tuesday it was revealed that the move was officially off, with the Hammers growing tired of waiting for the centre-back to finalise his United exit, though Ten Hag was happy for Maguire to fight for his place at Old Trafford.