West Ham will be excluded from an eye-catching coup as Manchester United closes in on a significant deal on their desired conditions. With his contract at Old Trafford coming to an end in June 2026, Manchester United defender Harry Maguire finds himself at a turning point in his career.
The 32-year-old England international, who is still the most expensive defender in the world at £80 million, has drawn a lot of interest from teams in Europe and beyond, but he is still eager to stay with the Red Devils.
Positive progress has been seen in the negotiations between Maguire and Manchester United, according to sources. There are “positive signs” that a solution may be made, according to those close to the matter. This would probably include a pay cut from his present £180,000 per week and a temporary extension of maybe one more season. We’ve all seen how rapidly players in their thirties can deteriorate, so these terms are perfect for United.
Multiple sources expecting Maguire agreement
‘Multiple sources’ who are aware of Maguire’s Man United contract situation say that although no agreement has been reached yet, there are ‘good’ indications that he will sign a new contract following negotiations, according to BBC journalist Stone.
United won’t take anything for granted until it’s signed and sealed since Maguire has only a few months remaining on his Old Trafford deal and there’s always a chance he’ll decide to sign with another team.
In January, Maguire had the chance to sign a pre-contract with overseas teams, but despite communication and interest from Serie A powerhouse AC Milan, nothing came of it.
It is mentioned that as Sir Jim Ratcliffe attempts to cut expenses around the club, a compromise on Maguire’s wage and contract duration may need to be reached, given that the Daily Mail claims he makes £180,000 per week. United cannot afford to lose someone like Maguire in the summer when they will lose Casemiro’s skill and experience when his contract expires.
