THE INEOS ULTIMATUM: United Defy Critics with Massive New Deals for Mainoo and Maguire
MANCHESTER – In a move that has stunned many following the chaotic 2-2 draw at Bournemouth, Manchester United are reportedly on the verge of announcing blockbuster contract extensions for two of their most talked-about stars: Kobbie Mainoo and Harry Maguire.
Despite the weekend’s red card drama and ongoing fan debates, the club’s hierarchy is signaling a long-term commitment to the “Carrick Project.”
Kobbie Mainoo: The 2031 Vision
The crown jewel of the deal is a massive extension for 20-year-old Kobbie Mainoo. After being largely sidelined during the Ruben Amorim era, Mainoo has become the heartbeat of Michael Carrick’s midfield.
The Deal: A five-year extension keeping him at Old Trafford until 2031.
The Reward: A significant salary bump, reportedly quadrupling his wages to reflect his status as an England international and first-team regular.
Insiders say United viewed this as a “priority” to ward off interest from European giants who were circling during his period of uncertainty earlier this season.
Harry Maguire: The Veteran’s Redemption
Perhaps more shocking to the “Maguire out” camp is the news that the 33-year-old defender is set to stay until 2028. Despite his “disaster class” sending-off at the Vitality Stadium, Carrick has reportedly been the driving force behind this extension.
“The manager sees Harry as the bridge between the old and the new,” a club source revealed. “One bad night in Bournemouth doesn’t erase months of top-tier form under Carrick.”
The new deal is expected to include:
An initial extension until 2027.
A club/player option to trigger a further 12 months taking it to June 2028.
A “financially responsible” structure that aligns with INEOS’s new wage scale.
Silencing the Noise
The timing of this news is no coincidence. By leak-dropping these agreements just 48 hours after a frustrating draw, United are effectively telling the “blacklist” rumors to go quiet. While fans were calling for a “summer replacement,” the club is instead building around the very players who have been at the center of the storm.
With both players also earning recalls to Thomas Tuchel’s England squad this week, it seems the “dud” narrative is being firmly rejected by those who actually call the shots at Carrington.
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