Manchester United’s defender puts his transfer thoughts on hold. Why?

Harry Maguire, a defender for Manchester United, is allegedly going to wait to make a decision on his future until it's clear whether Erik ten Hag will be fired

(Football news) Maguire faces an uncertain future at Old Trafford, with his current deal set to expire at the end of the 2024-25 season.

Although his deal contains an option to extend by a further year, Maguire continues to be linked with a potential move away from Old Trafford in 2025.

Manchester United are said to be willing to allow Maguire to leave in a cut-price deal when the transfer window opens in January.

If a January departure proves difficult, there is also a possibility that Manchester United could trigger the 12-month option in Maguire’s contract to prevent the defender from walking away for nothing next summer.

Maguire waiting to see if Ten Hag is sacked

While there is uncertainty surrounding his current situation, Maguire is seemingly reluctant to make any quick decisions over his Manchester United future.

According to multiple reports, the England international will wait to see if Ten Hag is sacked before he decides the next steps in his career.

The report suggests that Ten Hag is leading the push for Maguire to leave the club, suggesting that he does not feature in the Dutchman’s plans.

However, Maguire is seemingly keen to play the waiting game to see whether he would enjoy more playing time under a different manager.

Is Ten Hag likely to be sacked?

Ten Hag is facing intense scrutiny despite being handed a one-year extension following Manchester United’s FA Cup success in May.

The club’s FA Cup triumph ultimately saved Ten Hag’s job and alleviated the pressure that had grown on him following a disappointing Premier League season.

However, the Manchester United manager is already facing a fresh battle to retain his job after overseeing an underwhelming start to the season.

Ten Hag’s side have struggled for consistency this term, having won four, drawn five, and lost three of their 11 matches in all competitions.

With pressure mounting on his shoulders, the Dutchman would be relieved to see his side claim a 2-1 win in Saturday’s home game against Brentford.

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