Manchester United defender Harry Maguire has been facing an uncertain future at Old Trafford in the last few months.
According to a report by Football Insider, Manchester United and Harry Maguire are on the same page regarding his future. The Red Devils are hoping to tie him down to a new deal, and the player is keen on the extension as well.
The English international has been heavily linked with a move to Saudi Arabia, and it remains to be seen whether Manchester United can finalise the new deal with the player quickly. The veteran defender has been at the club for six years, and he has been an important player for them.
Even though the 32-year-old has had his fair share of criticism, there is no doubt that he is one of the better defenders at the club right now. Keeping him at the club would be ideal for Manchester United. Apart from his qualities as a defender, his leadership skills could prove to be invaluable as well.
Manchester United are going through a period of rebuilding, and they could use players like Maguire who can lead the team and mentor the young players at the club. Meanwhile, the Englishman will want to compete at the highest level as well, and staying in the Premier League would be ideal for him. Signing a new deal with Manchester United would make a lot of sense for the player.
Maguire should stay in England
Even though Harry Maguire is in his 30s, moving to Saudi Arabia might be too soon for him. He will have plenty of opportunities to move to Saudi Arabia or MLS in future. For now, he should look to compete at the highest level, and a new contract with Manchester United would be the right decision.
It will be interesting to see if Saudi Arabian clubs decide to come forward with an offer for him in January. They tried to sign the player during the summer transfer window as well. There is no doubt that the 32-year-old would be a quality acquisition for them. However, the fact that he wants to renew his deal with Manchester United will come as a huge boost for the Premier League outfit. They will hope to thrash out an agreement quickly.
Manchester United have made a mediocre start to the season, and they will look to bounce back strongly. The Red Devils have looked vulnerable at the back, and it will be interesting to see if Maguire can help them improve defensively.
The Englishman will also hope to play regularly with Manchester United going forward. It remains to be seen whether he decides to seek game-time assurances from the club before signing a new contract with them. At this stage of his career, he will not want to sit on the bench at Manchester United.