Harry Maguire's Man Utd future in doubt after Liverpool heroics as demand made

Harry Maguire's future at Manchester United is hanging in the balance as he enters the final year of his contract, with no formal offer yet on the table for the 32-year-old centre-back. The Red Devils activated a 12-month extension on the six-year, £190,000-a-week deal that Maguire inked when he transferred from Leicester to Old Trafford in 2019. If they wish to keep the England international, they'll need to propose new terms.

Maguire was the hero of the hour on Sunday, scoring the winning goal at Anfield and ending nearly a decade-long drought for a victory at Liverpool. Despite experiencing several lows during his tenure with the Red Devils, the defender remains a key player for the club.

With only eight months left on his contract, Maguire could sign a pre-contract with overseas clubs starting January 1. According to the Daily Mail, regular discussions are ongoing between the club and the player, but the top brass have yet to make a decision.

No formal negotiations have taken place and there is currently no offer on the table. It's said that United are demanding Maguire take a pay cut if he is to stay at the club.

Maguire's late-game heroics at Anfield were not a first for him. He netted a goal in the final minute of extra time to defeat Lyon in last season's Europa League.

Following his match-winning performance in Liverpool, it could potentially be his last appearance there in a United jersey.

He confessed: "I'm in my last year now, so this could be the last time I played at Anfield for this club. It's really important that I've come here and ticked that one off."

Maguire was rumoured to be on West Ham's radar when Erik ten Hag, who had removed him from his captaincy role, was at the helm. Despite receiving offers from both domestic and international clubs during the summer, United stood firm in their decision to keep their defender.

The retention of homegrown talent is a key strategy for the club.

With only four players over the age of 21, including veteran goalkeeper Tom Heaton, who is expected to depart at the end of the season, Maguire's presence is crucial.

Given that Premier League teams are limited to a maximum of 17 non-homegrown players, it underlines the importance of retaining English talent in Manchester.