Ruben Amorim has indicated he expects Harry Maguire to be available before Manchester United travel to Nottingham Forest next weekend. Maguire\u2019s absence did not prevent Amorim\u2019s side from recording a third consecutive Premier League victory, and the manager is optimistic the centre back can rejoin the squad as United attempt to extend that run.<\/p>\n
\u201cHopefully, he\u2019s going to join us next week, but we\u2019ll see,\u201d Amorim told MUTV. \u201cI hope to have him next week. It\u2019s a simple thing but you never know. And I don\u2019t like to take risks with players. It\u2019s the wrong thing for Harry and for the teammates that are working.<\/p>\n
\u201cI just want to show, every time, everyone is important in this team. We have a very good squad.\u201d<\/p>\n
Amorim has settled on a three-man defence in which Maguire has become a regular starter after a difficult period at Old Trafford. The tactical switch is credited with bringing improved performances from the centre back and reinforcing his importance to the team.<\/p>\n
Maguire enters the final season of his contract and faces a pivotal moment in his career. He is reported to be keen on signing an extension, but any new deal will be shaped by financial considerations, with the player\u2019s current high salary unlikely to be matched in fresh terms. Maguire is said to be prepared to accept lower wages on a future contract, but negotiations are expected to be delicate and complicated despite a mutual desire to reach agreement.<\/p>\n
The defender is one of several players with expiring deals that the club must address. Resurgent midfielder Casemiro is approaching the final six months of his contract, and backup goalkeeper Tom Heaton and fringe left back Tyrell Malacia are also nearing the end of their current terms. The club will need to balance squad stability with financial constraints as talks progress.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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