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Man Utd veteran ready to reject £500k-a-week offer to stay at Old Trafford

Maguire’s loyalty tested by Saudi offer

Manchester United defender Harry Maguire is ready to reject a staggering £500,000-per-week offer from Saudi Arabian clubs Al Nassr and Al Ettifaq in favour of extending his stay at Old Trafford, according to TeamTalk. The centre-back’s contract runs until June 2026, but talks are already underway regarding a new deal that would see him remain at the club beyond that point.

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Fabrizio Romano confirmed that “contacts took place including a meeting at Carrington between the agent and camp of Harry Maguire, and Manchester United,” adding that “there are talks ongoing between Maguire and Man Utd about a new deal.”

United are said to value Maguire’s leadership and influence within the dressing room, while the player himself is believed to be happy in Manchester. “United are happy with Maguire on and off the pitch, also in terms of leadership,” Romano added. “Maguire is happy at Man Utd and would love to stay, but the numbers must be different, can’t be the same.”

Contract conditions causing tension

Despite goodwill on both sides, negotiations remain delicate. The 32-year-old currently earns £190,000-a-week, but United’s hierarchy want him to agree to a reduced salary as part of the club’s ongoing wage restructuring plan. The player, however, is unwilling to accept a pay cut and wants guarantees over his playing time.

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The Mirror report emphasised that Maguire’s priority is to re-sign with United “if the deal is right for him,” with two key conditions standing in the way of an agreement: “not being forced to accept a salary reduction, and assurances he’ll still feature somewhat regularly irrespective of who the United manager is.”

These demands are understandable for a senior player entering what could be his final major contract, especially given his standing as one of Ruben Amorim’s most trusted figures in the dressing room.

Saudi riches versus England ambition

The Saudi Pro League’s interest is genuine and financially overwhelming, with offers reportedly worth around £500,000-a-week, more than double Maguire’s current salary. Yet the former United captain remains cautious about the implications such a move would have for his international career.

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Aware that a move to Saudi Arabia would “all but end his England career,” Maguire is prioritising both his legacy and competitive relevance. That sense of purpose has impressed Amorim and United’s staff, who see his professionalism as vital in a squad that has often lacked senior leadership.

Leadership valued despite uncertain future

At Old Trafford, Maguire’s role transcends that of a typical squad player. His calm presence, resilience under pressure, and willingness to stay and compete for his place have earned him respect internally. Yet, the question now is whether the club’s financial pragmatism will outweigh its appreciation for his influence.

While both parties want to continue their partnership, the next few months will be decisive. A failure to reach an agreement could see Maguire leave on a free transfer next summer, ending what has been one of the more complex chapters of the club’s modern history.

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For Manchester United supporters, this report will provoke a mixture of admiration and disbelief. Many will be shocked that Maguire, once a divisive figure among fans, is showing more loyalty to the badge than some of the club’s more higher-profile signings. Turning down £500,000 a week from Saudi Arabia is no small gesture, and it underlines how much the defender values his career at the top level.

Maguire has quietly become one of the team’s most consistent performers under Ruben Amorim. After years of criticism and setbacks, his response has been professionalism and resilience. The demand for fair pay and guaranteed minutes feels reasonable given his service and current form.

However, fans also know that sentiment rarely survives in football’s modern economics. United’s wage structure has been a problem for years, and the club’s reluctance to overcommit financially is understandable. Yet losing Maguire on a free transfer would feel like another case of poor squad management.

Ultimately, most fans will admire Maguire’s decision to put football before finance. In a time when loyalty feels increasingly rare, the defender’s stance offers a refreshing reminder of what commitment to a club can still mean.