Harry Maguire Nears New Manchester United Deal

Manchester United's central defender, Harry Maguire, is reportedly on the verge of signing a new contract with the club, according to "The Daily Mail." His current deal expires at the end of the season, but both parties have reportedly reached a near-complete agreement on a new one-year contract, with an option for the club to unilaterally extend it for an additional season. Harry Maguire himself was adamant about staying at Old Trafford and, to facilitate this, is prepared to significantly reduce his salary. He is expected to earn around £100,000 per week under the new agreement, a substantial decrease from his current £180,000 weekly wage.

Harry Maguire joined Manchester United in the summer of 2019 for £80 million from Leicester City. Just a few months later, he was handed the captain's armband. Over the years, he faced significant criticism, but following the arrivals of Ruben Amorim and now Michael Carrick, he has re-established his position within the squad and has been a consistent starter in recent months. This resurgence has convinced club officials that retaining the player for at least another season is a worthwhile decision. He was even called up by Thomas Tuchel to the extended England squad for the upcoming "Three Lions" friendlies.