Former Manchester United skipper Harry Maguire is reportedly keen on extending his stay at Old Trafford amidst exit links.
According to a report from talkSPORT, Harry Maguire would love to extend his seven-year stay at Old Trafford. The English international is willing to pen a new deal, but he will have to take a significant pay cut to make it happen.
Maguire made quite a name for himself with his sensational performances for Leicester City. On the back of his impressive rise, Manchester United forked out a significant fee to sign him in the summer of 2019.
Will Maguire leave Manchester United?
Initially, Harry Maguire was an integral part of their first team, and his consistent performances even earned him the captain’s armband. However, the recent reasons have not been that great for him as he has struggled for consistency.
Under Ruben Amorim, the Englishman seems to have regained some prominence in the team. However, he is still not one of their regular starters. With the veteran defender’s contract running out at the end of the season, his future has been up in the air.
Since he will be 33 by the time his contract runs out and he is earning lofty £190,000-a-week wages at Manchester United, reports suggest his time at the club is coming to an end. The English international has been linked with a big-money move to the Middle East.
Harry Maguire wants Old Trafford stay
However, Maguire seems keen on continuing at the club. The Englishman has been a part of their setup for seven long years, and he wishes to extend his stay with a new deal. While Ruben Amorim won’t have a problem having such an experienced campaigner around, the 32-year-old will have to accept a massive pay cut as new minority owners INEOS remain keen on reducing the wage bill.
Manchester United are unlikely to hand him wages anywhere close to the £190,000-a-week he is currently on. As a result, it will be interesting to see if the English international is ready to accept a massive pay cut or if he ends up looking at other options at his disposal.
