‘The clock is ticking’: Two Man Utd stars now preparing to negotiate transfers with suitors amid Utd uncertainty

Posted Dec 3 2025, 6:00 by Isabel Ryan

Man United players observe a minute’s silence for Remembrance Day.

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Casemiro and Harry Maguire will be free to open talks with foreign clubs in January over potential summer moves.

As things stand, the senior Manchester United duo are about to enter the final six months of their contracts, and are yet to be offered fresh terms by the club.

MailSport’s Chris Wheeler states that ‘the clock is ticking’ over the pair’s future being determined, which will undoubtedly evoke interest from any suitors abroad.

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Casemiro and Maguire: The state of play so far

Harry Maguire and Casemiro in discussion at Old Trafford. — (Photo by Matt McNulty/Getty Images)

Reports have suggested that United and Maguire, 32, have held talks over a new deal. However, he would be expected to take a pay cut on his wages – thought to be in the region of £190,000 per week.

The same can be said of Casemiro, who pockets an extortionate £350,000 weekly and is the club’s highest earner.

Of the two, the Brazilian is being utilised considerably more as of late, albeit Maguire has struggled to stay fit since the term got underway.

When available, Casemiro has started 11 of the 13 Premier League matches played, being used off the bench against Manchester City and missing out entirely against Brentford through suspension.

The centre-half, on the other hand, has featured from the off on four occasions and been substituted into the action in four games. He has been an unused option twice.

Player	Total minutes played under Amorim
Casemiro	2,457
Maguire	2,725

Both Reds’ deals included the same term

Harry Maguire celebrates with Casemiro after the midfielder’s goal. — (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

United decided to activate Maguire’s one-year option in January to avoid him leaving for nothing.

Casemiro, 33, has the same clause included in his contract, though it would mean paying him his hefty salary for an additional year, whereas the board would much rather see it reduced before extending his stay at Old Trafford, if that’s what they decide to do.