The Daily Mail recently was 100% sure that Manchester United’s former captain Harry Maguire would let his contract that binds him to Old Trafford expire. – Now they report that it is becoming increasingly likely that a new contract will be signed after a “remarkable about-face”
There have been no recent updates on the extension, so the expectation has been that the former Leicester City star would rather move on in a few months.
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However, the 32-year-old has been a key player for Man United in their recent revival under interim manager Michael Carrick, which has seen them win four Premier League games in a row and jump up to a Champions League spot in the table ahead of their trip to West Ham United on Tuesday night.
despite Maguire being free to speak to foreign clubs since the start of 2026 with his United contract expiring this summer, it is now likely that he will stay at Old Trafford.
The Englishman has attracted interest from Serie A giants AC Milan, who made contact with his camp and United in the January transfer window.
Saudi Pro League side Al Qadsiah have also registered their interest in the 32-year-old, with their manager Brendan Rodgers keen to have worked with Maguire during their previous time together at Leicester City.
Despite the push to sign him, the defender, who earns £180,000 a week, is preferring to remain in a red shirt throughout this season, in what is described as a “remarkable about-face”. He has remained loyal to United despite an up-and-down career in which he has had to win back both supporters and managers, having lost the captain’s armband to Bruno Fernandes during Erik ten Hag’s tenure in charge.
Maguire’s situation is different to Casemiro’s
Some may have felt that Maguire’s United career was going the same way as teammate Casemiro’s, as the Brazilian announced last month that he would be leaving the club when his own contract expires in June.
Despite the centre-back turning 33 next month and only one year younger than Casemiro, United see the situation with Maguire as different.
United are expected to make a new offer for the England international after he has established himself as a key player under Carrick alongside Lisandro Martinez at the heart of United’s defence.
Maguire is highly regarded by Carrick and has made a total of 260 appearances for the Red Devils since his £80 million transfer, scoring 17 goals.
