United superstar set to take a hit of £4.6m in the summer as INEOS put their foot down – report

INEOS are eager to trim Manchester United’s bloated wage bill and lower the average age of the squad. That has resulted in Casemiro deciding to leave upon the expiration of his current deal, with Harry Maguire also facing a similar dilemma. However, the co-owners are more inclined to keep hold of the Englishman, as the squad needs leadership.  They are only planning a short-term extension, and the centre-back will have to agree to take a pay cut. Harry Maguire pay cut details As relayed by The Peoples Person, there has been a recent breakthrough in talks between the defender’s camp and the club, and Teamtalk have now revealed the details. The England international currently earns around £190,000 gross per week, excluding bonuses (via capology), and the Red Devils are offering him £100,000 gross per week. That effectively means the 32-year-old will earn £4.6 million less annually. With Harry Maguire showing willingness to accept reduced terms, in all likelihood, the former Leicester City man is likely to sign on the dotted lines. “Manchester United have been contemplating a major decision on Harry Maguire’s future, and his performances under Michael Carrick look set to earn him an extended stay at Old Trafford, but it comes at a cost for the player. New deal in the pipeline “The 32-year-old England international’s existing deal expires in June 2026, having entered its final months after United activated a one-year option last year. Sources indicate positive momentum in negotiations, highlighting growing belief from both sides that an agreement is within reach. “This would involve a wage reduction from his current £190,000 per week, potentially to around £100,000, which would be a decrease of £4,680,000 in salary per year. “A decrease would align with the club’s revised structure under INEOS. The extension is expected to be short-term, perhaps one year with an option for a further season, reflecting Maguire’s age and desire to stay and contribute.” Michael Carrick‘s arrival has seen a resurgence in form from the £80 million man. He was close to leaving in January amid interest from England, Italy, and even Saudi Arabia. But the caretaker head coach put his foot down and blocked all exits. Now, Harry Maguire is likely to remain at Old Trafford until 2027 at least. Feature image Carl Recine via Getty Images The Peoples Person has been one of the world’s leading Man United news sites for over a decade. Follow us on Bluesky: @peoplesperson.bsky.social Ayantan Chowdhury After failing to become a professional footballer, Ayantan switched to the next best thing: writing about the greatest football club in the world. He has extensive sports journalism experience, having worked for over 10 years in the Indian sports media industry, writing for the biggest newspapers and websites. Currently an editor at The Peoples Person. You can follow him on X: @ayantanc_25