Overview
- Ruben Amorim said no decision has been taken on extensions for Harry Maguire and Casemiro, whose contracts expire in the summer with an option on Casemiro.
- He indicated contract choices will be made after the season with the club’s position and potential European schedule informing the outcome.
- Amorim outlined a selective January approach, saying United will only sign if a target fits the club’s future profile, otherwise turning to academy options Jack Fletcher and Shea Lacey.
- He detailed current absences that strain depth: injuries to Bruno Fernandes, Kobbie Mainoo, Matthijs de Ligt and Maguire, plus Africa Cup of Nations duty for Bryan Mbeumo, Amad and Noussair Mazraoui.
- He added he would accept no January additions, pointing to expected returns within roughly three weeks for Amad, Mazraoui, Bryan and the recoveries of Bruno and Mainoo, while separate reporting paraphrased him as calling Mainoo a future United player.