Manchester United star Harry Maguire faces an uncertain future with his current contract set to expire in June 2026.
United triggered an option to extend his deal by an additional 12 months in January.
According to Talksport, Maguire has expressed a desire to extend his deal at United but is likely to have to take a hefty pay cut in order to do so.
The England defender joined United from Leicester City in 2019 for a then-record £80 million, a fee that still raises eyebrows today.
Within six months of his arrival, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer appointed him as the club captain.
However, he was stripped of the captaincy by Erik ten Hag due to his poor performances.
New contract on reduced wages makes sense
Despite the ups and downs, Maguire has re-emerged as a vital squad player over the past two seasons.
His performances at the back have been solid, especially in Ruben Amorim’s back three system.
He has also chipped in with several crucial late goals to win points for his team.
There is no doubt that he has won over a large section of the fans, and offering a new deal will be a good step.
Maguire recently hit a major personal milestone, reaching 250 appearances for United, which is a testament to his strong mentality.
He is currently pocketing a salary of £190,000 per week.
A new contract on reduced wages will be a good step by INEOS.
At the age of 32, Maguire could prove to be a robust rotational defender for a couple of more seasons.
The £11.2 million-rated ace has looked at home in the central centre-back spot and is one of the leaders of the dressing room.
He is absolutely dominant in the air and could initiate attacks with his long diagonal passes from the back.
Errors still creep into his game, but the positives outweigh the negatives if he accepts a lower salary to stay.
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