Harry Maguire will refuse to entertain a January departure from Old Trafford as he prepares for Ruben Amorim to take charge at Manchester United in a few days.
According to a report by Graeme Bailey on TBR Football, Harry Maguire faces an uncertain future at Manchester United, with the Premier League outfit uninterested in handing him a new deal. However, the English international will not consider departing from Old Trafford in the January transfer window, as he hopes to break into the starting lineup under Ruben Amorim.
Harry Maguire and his Manchester United woes
Harry Maguire has endured a topsy-turvy ride since joining Manchester United from Leicester City in a deal worth £80 million in August 2019. The Englishman hit the ground running at Old Trafford and became the club captain midway through his debut season with the Premier League heavyweights.
However, Maguire has been in and out of the starting lineup at Manchester United in the last few seasons, with his stock dropping after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer parted ways with the Red Devils. The 31-year-old has turned out over 200 times thus far for Manchester United while chipping in with 12 goals and eight assists.
While Maguire has made 64 appearances for England, his game-time issues at Manchester United have impacted his stature in international football. In addition, the English international faces an uncertain future at Old Trafford after entering the final nine months of his contract.
What next?
Recent reports have painted a contradictory picture of Manchester United’s decision on Harry Maguire ahead of the January transfer window. While some have suggested a winter exit, others have ruled out a departure. The latest update points to Manchester United being unwilling to hand the Englishman an extension on his current £190,000-a-week contract.
Meanwhile, recent reports claimed that Maguire would wait until Erik ten Hag received his marching orders before taking a call on his future. That has happened, with the experienced centre-back not ready to part ways with Manchester United in the January transfer window.
The 31-year-old English international will not sign a pre-contract agreement with a foreign club either. So, Manchester United will either lose Maguire as a free agent or extend his stay by either stretching his current £190,000-a-week deal or handing him a new contract.
