While most Man United fans expect reinforcements in the ongoing transfer window as well as several departures, the first move they made at Old Trafford was an – somewhat unforeseen – extension. The centre-back and former captain, Harry Maguire, extended his deal until 2026, or better said, the club activated the extension clause in his contract.”We are starving for leaders”. Ruben Amorim explains the decision to extend Harry Maguire’s contract, saying he ”has to improve”. ✍️#BBCFootball #MUFC pic.twitter.com/7MV2L04GO9— Match of the Day (@BBCMOTD) January 3, 2025 Even though the Englishman was among the players whose departures were expected shortly, United still decided to surprise their fans and extend the deal with the defender, whose performances were often mocked and made fun of. Not to mention €87 million the Red Devils splashed out to bring Maguire from Leicester in 2019, which never paid off.Premier League once-giants have around 80 million reasons to sign Gyokeres asapThe 31-year-old has lately had various injury issues – because of which he even had to miss EURO 2024 – but even when healthy, he did not have much of a role under Erik ten Hag. Based on the recent games, Ruben Amorim apparently counts on the robust defender, although the results are not a good recommendation.Amorim aims his former player as United’s first signingNamely, Maguire played 90 minutes in each of the last three United’s games, and the Red Devils lost all of them with a woeful goal difference of 0-7. When the club signed Matthijs de Ligt and Leny Yoro during the June Transfer Window, many saw that as Maguire’s end with the Old Trafford crew. But, oh, were they wrong…ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE – MATCHDAY 20Saturday 15.30: (2.85) Tottenham (3.60) Newcastle (2.35)18.00: (1.35) Aston Villa (5.30) Leicester (8.00)18.00: (1.75) Bournemouth (3.60) Everton (4.90)18.00: (3.70) Crystal Palace (3.50) Chelsea (2.00)18.00: (1.35) Man.City (5.30) West Ham (8.00)18.00: (2.75) Southampton (3.35) Brentford (2.55)20.30: (4.30) Brighton (3.60) Arsenal (1.85)Sunday 17.00: (1.57) Fulham (4.00) Ipswich (6.00)19.30: (1.33) Liverpool (5.50) Man.Utd. (8.50)***odds are subject to change***
