Manchester United are close to agreement with Harry Maguire and Kobe Maino on new contract extensions at Old Trafford.
It was announced on Friday that both players have been called up to Thomas Tuchel’s England squad for the first time in 18 months.
a well-placed source said. Sky Sports News Although there has been no verbal agreement yet, we would like to inform you that negotiations with each player are at an advanced stage and further discussions are needed. Both sides hope the documents can be signed within the next month.
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Mainoo’s new contract is understood to include a significant pay rise. His current contract was signed in 2023 when he was still 17 years old and United are keen on signing his new deal to better reflect his progress over the past few seasons and his current status within the first-team. The current proposal is to keep the five-year contract in place until 2031.
Maguire is 33 years old. His current contract expires at the end of this season and, as he is one of United’s highest-paid players, it is yet to be determined what his new salary will be and how much of it will be performance-based.
However, both Maguire and the club are keen for him to remain at Old Trafford, where he has enjoyed a significant resurgence under Michael Carrick. A one-year extension is being discussed, with an option for a one-year extension.
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The news of Mainu and Maguire marks a major change to their fortunes at Old Trafford. Neither man was part of former manager Ruben Amorim’s plans and at the turn of the year it seemed certain their mutual future would lie elsewhere.
Since Carrick took charge, both players have featured in each of the nine Premier League games on United’s fixture list, with both players being the first names on the team sheet.
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Analysis from Sky Sports’ William Bitibiri:
At the other end of their international careers, Kobbie Mainoo and Harry Maguire provide much-needed options for Thomas Tuchel. They last played in a Nations League match against Ireland in September 2024.
Both have been instrumental in Manchester United’s resurgence under Michael Carrick and are playing their best football for some time as the World Cup approaches.
Maguire will return to his role in the England national team with more than 60 caps under his belt.
Marc Guehi has been in the works to replace his presence at the 2024 Euros.
But the recent renaissance has made it appropriate for Maguire, who has never underperformed for his country, to at least return as an option in central defence.
Meanwhile, Mainoo has returned with his eyes set on reclaiming his midfield spot with just 10 games to his name. It was a spot he earned at the Euros, starting each of England’s knockout stage matches, including the final against Spain.
Cast on the outskirts by Ruben Amorim, his absence has provided an opportunity for an emerging contender to fill the role and fill it well.
The challenge for Mainoo, who forms the midfield with Rice alongside Adam Wharton, Elliot Anderson and Jordan Henderson and is No.10, is clear.
