Manchester United defender Harry Maguire has been linked with a move away from the Premier League club in recent months.
Harry Maguire will be a free agent in the summer of 2025, and the Red Devils have the option to trigger an extension in his deal. However, a report from TEAMtalk has stated that Manchester United will only extend his deal if the 31-year-old is ready to accept the role of a squad player.
Maguire has been linked with clubs like West Ham United in recent months, and it remains to be seen whether any club is willing to provide him with an exit route in January. The defender has spent six seasons at Old Trafford, and he has been a useful player for them.
Even though the Englishman has had his share of criticism, he has been a handy option for Manchester United and they would do well to keep him at the club. At 31, he is at the peak of his powers, and he could serve the club well as a squad option.
However, the England international will want to play regularly at the speed of his career. It remains to be seen whether he is ready to accept Manchester United’s conditions and extend his stay with the club.
Manchester United have adequate defensive depth
The Red Devils have recently invested in quality central defenders like Matthijs de Ligt and Leny Yoro. It is evident that they will want to use them as the first choice and at the club now. Maguire might need to leave the club if he wants to play regularly, and it will be interesting to see whether Manchester United can negotiate an exit in the coming months.
The 31-year-old has extensive experience, and he has shown his quality in the English top flight over the years. There is no doubt that he would be a quality acquisition for most mid-table clubs. It remains to be seen where he ends up eventually. Sitting on the bench at Manchester United at this stage of his career will not be ideal for the player. He needs to play more often and leaving the club permanently would be ideal.
