Overview
- Sky Sports and the Press Association report talks are at an advanced stage with no verbal agreements yet, and both sides hope to sign paperwork in April.
- Proposed terms would extend Mainoo to 2031 on significantly improved pay, while Maguire is discussing a one‑year contract with an option for a further 12 months.
- Michael Carrick acknowledged ongoing negotiations and praised both players, who have started every match under his interim tenure.
- Mainoo and Maguire received England recalls under Thomas Tuchel on Friday, reflecting their resurgence since January.
- talkSPORT reports Mainoo’s base wage could rise to about £120,000 per week, a figure not confirmed by the club or stronger sources.