“Man Utd guarantees a new contract for Harry Maguire until 2027.”

Manchester United is experiencing a pivotal moment in its season, and the latest news regarding Harry Maguire is proof of that. Renowned transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has revealed that the English centre-back is set to sign a new contract with the Red Devils, extending his stay until 2027, with an additional option. This move comes after a tumultuous start to the season, where the club faced difficulties under the leadership of Ruben Amorim, culminating in his dismissal in January.

Since then, the decision to appoint Michael Carrick as interim manager seems to have borne fruit. Under Carrick’s command, Manchester United has achieved an impressive record, securing seven wins, two draws, and one loss in their first ten matches. With this performance, the Red Devils currently occupy third place in the Premier League, with Champions League qualification within reach. Maguire’s resurgence has been crucial to this success, especially after periods when his departure from the club seemed inevitable.

Romano reported that there is a “verbal agreement” between Maguire and Manchester United, indicating that the formalization of the contract could happen before the end of the season. This new agreement may include an option that would allow the club to extend his stay until June 2028, should they wish to do so. Romano’s statements were clear: “Verbal agreement in progress with Maguire and United is about to put pen to paper before the end of the season. The agreement will also include an option for the club to extend the contract until June 2028 – if United wants.”

In addition to the good news regarding Maguire, Manchester United is also looking to strengthen their midfield, with a focus on Leon Goretzka from Bayern Munich, in anticipation of possible competition from Arsenal. Football Insider journalist Pete O’Rourke explained that Manchester’s proposal could be more attractive to the German international. O’Rourke highlighted that, while Arsenal may have the advantage of presenting a recent title, United has a squad depth that could work in their favor.

“A title won could be a strong argument for Arsenal to try to convince Goretzka to join them, but United has their level of depth in the squad in their favor,” O’Rourke stated. By choosing Old Trafford, Goretzka would face less competition in midfield, where he could easily rise in the hierarchy, surpassing players like Manuel Ugarte and Kobbie Mainoo.

With all this in mind, the future of Manchester United looks promising, with Maguire consolidating his position and potential new signings being considered. Keep a close eye on the club’s movements, as the season still holds many surprises!

This article first appeared on Apito Final.