Manchester United are reportedly ‘concerned’ about losing Harry Maguire on a free transfer at the end of the season

Manchester United are reportedly ‘concerned’ about the potential departure of Harry Maguire, following the confirmed exit of Casemiro. Maguire’s current contract with United is due to end after this season, and speculation continues to swirl regarding whether the England international will agree to an extension.

United activated an additional 12-month clause in Maguire’s contract in January of last year, which is now set to expire at the end of the current campaign.

Maguire, 32, has spent a significant part of the season recovering from injury but has emerged as a crucial figure in United’s defence since Michael Carrick took over as interim head coach last month.

The England international, who celebrates his 33rd birthday next week, is currently free to discuss a pre-contract agreement with clubs outside England, should he wish to depart United as a free agent. He has already rejected advances from Saudi Pro League club Al Qadsiah, who are managed by Brendan Rodgers, and AC Milan this year.

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While a new deal is yet to be agreed, a Daily Mail report claims there is “concern” within United that they may lose Maguire at the same time as Casemiro, with the Reds keen to retain their experienced players, reports the Mirror.

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Earlier this season, Casemiro confirmed he would be leaving United at the end of his contract this summer, a move that will save the Reds millions of pounds.

Casemiro is currently earning £300,000 per week at United, and not handing the midfielder a contract renewal on the same terms will result in the club saving £15.6million annually.

What happens with Maguire’s future remains uncertain, with United reportedly eager to offer the defender fresh terms but seeking to reduce his £ 180,000-per-week salary. The England international, though, is seeking assurances regarding contract duration, which could present an obstacle.

Carrick has already highlighted Maguire’s significance to his vision at United, stressing the defender’s experience and leadership both in the dressing room and during matches.

“Harry’s an impressive character,” Carrick stated on Friday. “He’s had a great career so far. Hopefully there’s a lot more to come.

“He has been here in the journey and the experiences that he’s had, certainly since he’s been here and with England as well. I think it shows exactly what he is.

“I think we all know the player that he is and what he’s capable of doing. Again, the other night there [at Everton], I thought he was fantastic.

“Experience helps and his attributes help with that and his character, his willingness to put himself out there and he is really impressive and he has been really important for us.”

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The Indianapolis Colts permitted quarterback Anthony Richardson to seek a trade on Thursday, and there’s mutual interest between Richardson’s camp and the Minnesota Vikings, according to NFL Network‘s Cameron Wolfe.

Minnesota can check the price, but Richardson brings the same volatility and durability questions the Vikings already know well.

That doesn’t mean a deal is completely imminent, but Richardson cannot be ruled out of the Vikings’ offseason quarterback sweepstakes.

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Richardson likely won’t remain on the Colts’ roster much longer.

ESPN’s Stephen Holder wrote Thursday, “The Colts have given quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. permission to seek a trade, his agent told ESPN on Thursday, the latest twist in the young player’s complicated career. Richardson lost a preseason position battle with veteran Daniel Jones before last season, relegating him to the No. 2 spot.”

“Now, with the Colts committed to trying to re-sign Jones as their starter for the foreseeable future, Richardson faces an uncertain path forward in Indianapolis. Agent Deiric Jackson having the ability to explore a trade gives Richardson the potential of finding a new start after three tumultuous seasons in Indianapolis.”

Richardson will have a chance to reclaim his once-promising career elsewhere.

Vikings Reportedly Interested

On the same day, NFL Network‘s Cameron Wolfe sweetened the pot from the Vikings’ standpoint, tweeting, “Colts and Anthony Richardson have mutually agreed to seek a trade, sources tell me. One team to keep an eye on trading for Anthony Richardson: Minnesota Vikings. There is mutual interest. Combine is ideal time for these convos to happen.”

Until Wolfe’s tweet, the Vikings’ interest in a Richardson trade had been totally theoretical. Now, it’s quasi-realistic and practical.

CBS Sports‘ Garrett Podell on the Richardson to MIN idea: “Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell helped revive the careers of two other former top 10 pick quarterbacks in Sam Darnold and Daniel Jones in 2024 only to see both of them walk in free agency. Darnold went on to win Super Bowl LX in his first season with the Seattle Seahawks, and Jones was in the NFL MVP conversation in the first half of the 2025 season before injuries derailed him.”

“O’Connell let both of those guys out of his building because he had the 2024 10th overall pick in quarterback J.J. McCarthy waiting in the wings. However, his first year as an NFL starting quarterback can be described as highly concerning.”

It’s also worth noting that it might be a little strange for Minnesota to have two former 1st-Round developmental projects in the same room. That’s rare.

Podell added, “McCarthy ranked dead last in the NFL in completion percentage (58%), touchdown-interception (11-12) and passer rating (72.6) in 2025 despite working with O’Connell and being able to throw passes to 2022 NFL Offensive Player of the Year wide receiver Justin Jefferson.”

“Perhaps Minnesota would be interested in bringing in another formerly highly-touted prospect to push and/or overtake McCarthy. When mic’d up in a game in which the Vikings played the Colts, O’Connell gave Richardson an extended pep talk. The interest in Richardson could very well still exist for the Vikings now.”

O’Connell & Richardson in 2024

The Vikings beat the Colts in 2024, defeating an Indianapolis squad that had benched Richardson in favor of Joe Flacco. After the game, O’Connell, whose reputation was at the peak of its power as a quarterback whisperer, singled Richardson out for encouragement.

“You’re a bad dude, and you’re going to play a long time in this league. I still believe in you,” O’Connell said to Richardson, whose confidence was probably ravaged at the time.

At the time, fans joked, “Future Viking Anthony Richardson.” Now, those jokes have shapeshifted into reality. Richardson to Minnesota could turn out to be true.

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In 2025, the Colts faced a quarterback conundrum, distinct from Richardson’s situation. Daniel Jones won the starting job in training camp and started the season strong before an Achilles tendon tear. With Richardson also injured, the Colts, signaling a decline in his perceived value, signed Philip Rivers, who had been retired for five years.

Jones had joined Indianapolis in the offseason as a free agent, drawn by the perceived opportunity to start, whereas in Minnesota, McCarthy was expected to be the franchise quarterback.

Once again in the 2026 offseason, Indianapolis is expected to roll with Jones, leaving Richardson as the odd man out.

Meanwhile, trading for Richardson would expose the Vikings to familiar risks. His performance, marked by flashes of brilliance and periods of inconsistency, is further complicated by recurring injuries that have stunted his growth.

These concerns echo the existing uncertainties surrounding McCarthy in Minnesota. Acquiring Richardson would simply add another unpredictable quarterback to the mix, making long-term success dependent on both players staying healthy and developing consistently. Some argue that McCarthy and Richardson are basically the same guy.

If Wolfe has it right and Richardson turns purple, the Vikings can probably pry him loose for a 5th- or 6th-Round pick.

NFL trades can be agreed upon now. They become official in mid-March.

Lucky Coward in Jujutsu Shenanigans is a glass cannon-style fighter with some of the highest combo damage in the game. He has some of the lowest HP in the game, meaning careful plays are essential while playing as him. Based on Haruta Shigemo from Jujutsu Kaisen, this fighter can be used for free in public and private servers alike.

Here’s everything you need to know about Lucky Coward in Jujutsu Shenanigans.

An overview of Lucky Coward in Jujutsu Shenanigans

Lucky Coward’s greatest strengths are his high combo damage. Each time you gain priority with him, you will likely take away at least half of the opponent’s HP. This is assuming his skills are not on cooldown, of course. He is a glass cannon-type character, being extremely fragile at just 70 HP at base.

This fighter makes use of a blade for his normal attacks, which he can manipulate with the Helping Hand special. Upon activating this special, the blade independently attacks the enemy from behind. In this state, he will perform a short dodge upon using the normal attack button, while the block button is replaced with a two-second Taunt. The special can be reactivated to have Lucky Coward equip it again.

While his low HP may seem like a massive flaw, in reality, he has tools to avoid being killed quickly. He can use the special Miracle mechanic to avoid being combo-ed for extended periods and even revive himself upon death. The Miracle mechanic relies on a special meter that builds up Miracle “stocks”. Each Miracle stock activates upon fulfilling the following conditions:

• Consume three Miracle stocks to revive self upon death. Upon revivification, his HP is set to 10.
• Consume three Miracle stocks to ragdoll cancel even with an empty evade gauge.

Lucky Coward starts with three Miracle stocks, and once depleted, he can refill the stocks by performing the following actions:

• Successful unarmed dodges.
• Successful taunts on a standing enemy.
• Successfully interrupting the opponent’s attacks.
• Attacking a dazed enemy.

He also has access to an Awakening mode that serves as a special attack rather than a transformation. This Awakening, called Jawbreaker, can be used to daze the target and prevent them from attacking, effectively being an easy way to restore Miracle stocks. If it misses, Jawbreaker will restore the Awakening gauge by 65% and heal 25 points of HP.

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Moveset and combat viability

In his armed state, Lucky Coward can use the following skills:

• Ambush: Unblockable sword slash that ragdolls the target. Can be used on a ragdolled target as a rush move.
• Backstab: Stab move that stuns the opponent. Stun duration is increased if stabbed from behind. Cannot be blocked.
• Cheap Shot: Throw the blade at the opponent for a quick hit.
• Trip: Trips a moving target, disabling their ragdoll cancel. Additional damage dealt if the enemy falls.

While unarmed, Lucky Coward can activate the following skills:

• Ankle Cutter: The sword behind the enemy slices their ankle, ragdolling them. Can be blocked.
• High Time: Launcher that sets up a combo. Bypasses ragdoll.
• Dirty Play: Recall the weapon, hitting anyone in its path. Bypasses ragdoll.

The most important skill in his moveset is High Time, which gives you a quick and easy way to start a combo. Considering his high damage, Lucky Coward can easily gain the upper hand in a fight with a little bit of setup. Additionally, if you have access to Jawbreaker, you get eight seconds of dealing as much damage on the target as you wish.

Lucky Coward’s Helping Hand skill does warrant careful usage. While unarmed, it’s easy to be caught in the opponent’s combo, especially if you don’t time the dodges correctly. We recommend using Helping Hand to ambush the target and for setting up a quick combo. Otherwise, in neutral, you are better off keeping your weapon in hand.

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FAQs on Jujutsu Shenanigans

What does Lucky Coward’s Jawbreaker do in Jujutsu Shenanigans?

Lucky Coward’s Jawbreaker Awakening is an attack that dazes the target and prevents them from attacking for eight seconds.

Is Lucky Coward worth using in Jujutsu Shenanigans?

Yes, Lucky Coward is a high-risk, high-reward character that can be quite fun to use in free-for-alls and Ranked modes alike.

What is Lucky Coward’s specialization in Jujutsu Shenanigans?

Lucky Coward specializes in dealing damage through quick and easy combo setups.