[Lay]

His turnaround has been fantastic. Really pleased for him as some of the abuse he was getting was ridiculous.

 

[MyOnlySolskjaer]

Extend his contract asap.

 

[Ali Dia]

That’s good to hear. He seems like a good lad who doesn’t mind being a squad player. He’s stood up when everyone around him was downing tools. I’m happy for him to stay another few years.

 

[criticalanalysis]

Not true though, right? Let’s just say we trigger his one-year extension option before next summer, he’s still going to be 33 by the time he’s “free” to look for a new club. What club would realistically give someone that age a long and big contract anymore? If anything, he should expect a big drop off in pay and prestige for his next (aka last) comtract.

I think his best bet is to using the rest of this season to prove he fits Amorim’s system in every way he can, so that he can get some sort of extension beyond his current contract with us, likely at somewhat lower wage (who knows how it works). If he performs well, I think this is a good option for us in the short term, too, as we may need to reinforce elsewhere in the squad.

All that said, I think the most likely scenario here is for him to stay on the current contract until end of 2025/2026 season and leave for free then.

Maguire would be 32 before end of the season no club would offer him a long contract and if we have any sense we wouldn't either .

And I don't think we are getting any fee for him either as he is out of contract in summer and if we take the year extension then chances are he stays and leave as free agent in 2026-27 .

I get those who want to cash in now. Not for me, though.

He's good on the ball, is an asset in terms of the physicality of the league, is fine with being a squad option, and his mentality is incredible.

As a squad option, we can't ask for more. There are soooooo many players who need to leave before him as he can still positively contribute here.

It depends on how we play it. If we don't want to offer him a contract extension then we'll trigger his one year and tell him to politely find a club. Perhaps that could interest an Everton or West Ham and we get a fee where they will offer him a 3+1 or 4 year contract. Or he'll call our bluff and will run out his contract.

I'm not against him staying purely based on his ability but I feel these are the type of situations are where a good club/structure can potentially get a 'better' deal out of it and hence why I referenced the AWB situation where we got a fee, a player presumably on lower wages and a better player. However, it may be a bridge too far considering our FFP situation, Maguire's wages and the other potential outgoings/replacements.

 

[Brazilian_Ronaldo_9]

Good performance and dealt with Haaland, performed well with our defence.

That said, time to move on for someone strong as him but also mobile. He has limitations in his game which won’t help us.

 

[UnitedSofa]

 

[RuudtheRed]

He played well as the central centerback in the 3-4-3 system. In fact, he generally excels in a back three, which I believe Southgate favoured during his time managing England. It helps to mask his deficiencies (struggles against fast forwards) and gives him more passing options. A good lad and has a role to play for us still.

 

[Tony247]

Boss says he is good in back 3 and I trust him.

 

[Tony247]

I would like him to continue. Good lad and good professional. Need more with such attitude.

 

[tenpoless]

He shoved him, is that even allowed?
"Fack off you Majin Buu lookalike!" "Get off me, cosplayer!"

 

[Lyng]

Our younger players should definately learn from Harry's mentality.
In some ways I think losing the armband did him a world of good. If he is happy with a contract on reduced wages I wouldnt mind giving him a new one.

 

[mjstokes85]

Great performance against City, really pleased for him.