Harry Maguire Set to Reject £500k-a-Week Saudi Offer as He Awaits Manchester United Contract Talks
- Details have emerged on why Harry Maguire is ready to reject a jaw-dropping £500,000-a-week Saudi offer to stay at Manchester United
- The defender has been one of the most-criticized Man United players since his move from Leicester City
- Manchester United hierarchy is said to value Harry Maguire's experience and contributions to the team
Harry Maguire is reportedly ready to turn down a massive £500,000-a-week offer from Saudi Arabia in favour of staying at Manchester United, but only if the club provides the assurances he’s looking for regarding his long-term future.
The England defender, whose contract runs out next summer, is understood to be open to signing an extension if United confirm he remains part of their core plans under the INEOS-led rebuild.
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Harry Maguire to fend off Saudi offers
According to the EPL Index, clubs from the Saudi Pro League, including Al-Nassr and Al-Ettifaq, are said to have approached Maguire with offers that could make him one of the highest-paid defenders in the world.
However, according to The Mirror, the 32-year-old centre-back is leaning toward rejecting those deals. Instead, he wants to stay at Old Trafford, provided his next contract includes clear guarantees about playing time and leadership responsibility.
Maguire knows a move to the Middle East could damage his England prospects, and while the financial package on offer is tempting, sources say he’s prioritising top-level football over paychecks.
Since joining United for a record £80 million from Leicester City in 2019, Maguire’s time at the club has been a rollercoaster. He rose quickly to become captain in 2020, only to be stripped of the armband by Erik ten Hag following a dip in form.
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Yet his response has been one of quiet determination. Maguire worked his way back into the team last season, helping United lift both the Carabao Cup (2023) and FA Cup (2024). His strong mentality and professionalism have seen him regain respect in the dressing room and among fans.
Now, as his contract nears its end, the former skipper is weighing loyalty against opportunity, a decision that could define the final chapter of his career.
Meanwhile, within the club’s new INEOS-driven hierarchy, Maguire is said to be highly regarded for his experience and composure, even as United continue reshaping their defence.
His leadership, aerial strength, and consistency are seen as vital qualities in a squad still searching for balance. While some teammates have struggled for form, Maguire has quietly rebuilt his reputation through reliability and professionalism.
Sources close to the player claim he wants to finish his career at the highest level in Europe, not in Saudi Arabia, both to maintain his standards and to stay in contention for England’s 2026 World Cup squad.
Maguire’s fiery clash with Romero resurfaces
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that tempers flared at the end of the Europa League final, when Harry Maguire had to be held back after a heated confrontation with Tottenham’s Cristian Romero.
The incident highlighted Maguire’s fiery competitiveness during one of United’s most intense matches of the season.
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