Harry Maguire's Man Utd future uncertain as Serie A and Turkish clubs circle
Manchester United have yet to open formal talks over a contract extension for Harry Maguire, whose deal expires this summer, while clubs in Italy and Turkey have reportedly made contact with his representatives. The 33-year-old, approaching the end of a six-year spell at Old Trafford, has been free since Jan 1 to negotiate and sign a pre-contract agreement with overseas teams.
According to The Athletic, agents representing Serie A and Turkish Super Lig clubs have already approached his camp. Maguire is settled near Manchester with his wife and children and has family ties in Sheffield. On the pitch Maguire has enjoyed a resurgence, earning Man of the Match in United’s 3-2 win over Arsenal and playing a key role in the clean sheet against Manchester City.
Interim head coach Michael Carrick appears to view him as a defensive pillar; Maguire started only six league games this season after a calf injury but waited until fully fit and has delivered strong performances alongside Lisandro Martinez. United’s caution about offering a new deal is influenced by a shortage of reliable alternatives at centre-back.
Matthijs de Ligt has missed 11 matches with a back injury, youngster Leny Yoro has yet to prove consistent, and another prospect, Ayden Heaven, remains untested at regular top-level pace. The club have conceded 34 goals in 23 games, and the Maguire–Martinez pairing has been the most stable option available.
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