Manchester United face a key decision over Harry Maguire, with staff split on what the club should do as the defender moves closer to the end of his contract.
Maguire’s current deal at Old Trafford expires in the summer of 2026. United also hold an option to extend his contract by a further year, but no final call has been made on whether to take it up.
There is a divide behind the scenes, with some within the club believing Maguire still has a role to play and should be kept on. Others feel United should look to move on and reshape their defensive options as part of the wider rebuild.
The 31-year-old has been in and out of the team in recent seasons and has had to handle changes in his status, including losing the captaincy. Despite that, he has continued to feature when called upon and has remained a regular presence in the squad.
United’s stance remains that no decision has been confirmed publicly, but the situation is coming into sharper focus as the contract clock runs down and the club weigh up what is best for the next phase of the project.
For now, Maguire’s future is unresolved, with the internal debate reflecting a bigger question for United: whether experience and depth should be prioritised, or whether it is time to draw a line and start again in defence.
