Manchester United and Harry Maguire are reported to be “in talks” over a new contract for the centre back that would extend his Old Trafford stay beyond seven years.
Maguire, 32, became the world’s most expensive defender—and second most expensive United signing at that time—when his £80 million ($106.4 million) move from Leicester City was completed in 2019. Even now, no player has ever overtaken Maguire in the global defender transfer stakes.
He agreed a six-year contract with the option of an extra 12 months that is now due to expire at the end of the current season. His terms would have already expired without the option.
Initially a key part of Ole Gunnar Solskjær’s United team, Maguire has overcome the fitness troubles and loss of form that later affected him. Having lost the captaincy to Bruno Fernandes in 2024, he seems to have re-established himself as an important member of the squad.
With club football paused for internationals and Maguire not part of this month’s England squad, reports that a face-to-face meeting has taken place in “recent days.”
More talks are expected to follow, but United are said to be happy overall with Maguire’s “contribution and leadership.”
The former Sheffield United and Hull City player turned down a proposed move to West Ham United in the summer of 2024 after a transfer fee had been agreed, while reports at the end of that year first mentioned “positive discussions” over a new contract in Manchester instead.
