Harry Maguire’s Manchester United future remains up in the air with mere months remaining on his contract
Harry Maguire has been delivering some of the finest performances of his Manchester United career whilst an uncertain future looms over him.
The centre-back’s contract expires at the end of the season and an agreement to prolong his seven-year spell at the Theatre of Dreams has not yet been reached. Reportedly keen to remain in Manchester, the England international has battled his way back into the starting XI under interim manager Michael Carrick, experiencing just one loss in his last eight Premier League starts.
With fewer than three months of the campaign remaining as United battle to secure Champions League qualification, we examine the latest developments on Maguire’s contract situation, the assessment from his colleagues and potential moves overseas.
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Contract update
In his seventh campaign at Old Trafford, Maguire’s career in Manchester appeared finished merely two months ago, with only four league starts to his name under Ruben Amorim. Yet the appointment of Carrick has revitalised the England international, who has played a crucial role in United’s climb up the Premier League standings.
Whilst a decision is still pending on whether Maguire, 33, will be offered a new contract, The i Paper suggests a proposed deal with reduced wages is under consideration. This would require the defender to cut his £190,000-per-week salary to around £100,000. The report further indicates that Maguire is open to considering these new terms.
Dressing room stance
As the third-longest serving United player in the current squad and former captain, he commands significant respect among his team-mates, who reportedly want the club to reward the defender with a new contract.
Per The Sun, the general consensus is it would be “madness” if the Englishman didn’t extend his career in Manchester due to his form and the guidance he’s providing to the club’s younger players.
The source stated: “The players think it would be madness if he was not offered a new deal. Harry has endured plenty of ups and downs at United but has come through all that and is playing really well.
“He’s very well-respected in the dressing room and is passing on a lot of knowledge to some of the younger players like Ayden Heaven and Leny Yoro. Everyone likes him and respects him and the majority of the players want the club to give him a deal.”
Transfer offers abroad
Having spent his entire 15-year senior career in England, a move overseas could present an enticing opportunity for Maguire, particularly given his uncertain contract situation with United.
As his contract expires in the summer, Maguire is entitled to negotiate a pre-contract arrangement with overseas clubs and according to The Athletic, the defender’s representatives have conducted discussions with clubs in Turkey and Italy.
These have not yet progressed beyond initial enquiries and whilst it remains uncertain whether the 33-year-old would even consider a move abroad, it appears Maguire will have numerous options when deciding the next stage of his career.
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