{"id":48413,"date":"2026-06-08T08:42:36","date_gmt":"2026-06-08T12:42:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/08\/breaking-news-manchester-united-could-be-ruthless-in-defense-without-wanting-recent-renewal\/"},"modified":"2026-06-08T08:42:36","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T12:42:36","slug":"breaking-news-manchester-united-could-be-ruthless-in-defense-without-wanting-recent-renewal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/08\/breaking-news-manchester-united-could-be-ruthless-in-defense-without-wanting-recent-renewal\/","title":{"rendered":"Breaking news: Manchester United could be ruthless in defense without wanting recent renewal"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/08\/breaking-news-manchester-united-could-be-ruthless-in-defense-without-wanting-recent-renewal\/#Experience_still_matters_at_Manchester_United\" >Experience still matters at Manchester United<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/08\/breaking-news-manchester-united-could-be-ruthless-in-defense-without-wanting-recent-renewal\/#Carrick_may_want_a_different_defensive_profile\" >Carrick may want a different defensive profile<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Manchester United could still allow Harry Maguire to leave this summer, despite the experienced centre-back only recently signing a new contract.<br \/><\/strong><br \/>According to Football Insider, United are willing to consider an offer for the 33-year-old, but his new contract will keep him at Old Trafford until June 2027 with an option for a further year.<\/p>\n<p>It may sound strange at first, but it actually says a lot about where United are heading under manager Michael Carrick.<\/p>\n<div aria-setsize=\"-1\" aria-labelledby=\"primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-sender primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-message_text primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-alt_text primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-date_time primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-reaction_count primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-reply_count primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-link_count primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-attachment_count primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-has_draft_reply primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-pinned_state primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-edited_state primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-later_state primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-broadcast_state primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-broadcast_thread_root_message primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-translated_state\" id=\"message-list_1779082922.637049\" style=\"clear:left;\">\n<div>\n<div aria-roledescription=\"message\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><b>Download the official CaughtOffSide app to get all the latest news and updates straight to your phone. above <\/b><b><u><span draggable=\"true\">apple<\/span><\/u><\/b><b>    &#038; <\/b><b><u><span draggable=\"true\">Google play<\/span><\/u><\/b><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The club is looking to restructure its squad, lower the age group in key areas and increase flexibility in the market.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Experience_still_matters_at_Manchester_United\"><\/span>Experience still matters at Manchester United<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Maguire deserves credit for turning his United career around.<\/p>\n<p>There was a time when it seemed almost certain that he would leave the team, but he fought his way back to the team and once again became a useful senior player.<\/p>\n<p>His professionalism, aerial strength and leadership were all valuable, especially at a time when United needed stability.<\/p>\n<p>United&#8217;s official website confirmed in April that the player had signed a new contract until at least 2027, but ESPN previously reported that the player was due to become a free agent at the end of the season.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Carrick_may_want_a_different_defensive_profile\"><\/span>Carrick may want a different defensive profile<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The question isn&#8217;t just whether Maguire is good enough. It&#8217;s about whether he fits into the next version of Man United.<\/p>\n<p>Carrick&#8217;s team will be expected to play with more control, more intensity and better development from the back.<\/p>\n<p>United could therefore target a faster, younger centre-back who is used to defending wide spaces.<\/p>\n<p>Maguire also missed out on England&#8217;s 2026 World Cup squad despite a strong season.<\/p>\n<p>It would be cruel to let Maguire go, but it&#8217;s not entirely unfair. He has done well to restore his reputation, but United cannot make decisions based on emotion alone.<\/p>\n<p>If a decent offer comes in, I&#8217;m sure the club will seriously consider it. Maguire is still useful, but at 33 years old he&#8217;s not the long-term answer.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Former goalkeeper attracts interest from Man United in smart low-cost move <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Manchester United could still allow Harry Maguire to leave this summer, despite the experienced centre-back only recently signing a new contract.According to Football Insider, United are willing to consider an offer for the 33-year-old, but his new contract will keep him at Old Trafford until June 2027 with an option for a further year. 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