Before Manchester United's Premier League match against Bournemouth, two key players enjoyed a "double celebration." Veteran 33-year-old Harry Maguire and 20-year-old academy rising star Kobbie Mainoo successfully returned to the England national team, and negotiations for renewing their club contracts have also been confirmed to be nearing completion.

Maguire's current contract expires at the end of this season and has no renewal clause, so from January onwards, he can freely negotiate with overseas clubs. However, the player himself has always wanted to stay at Manchester United, and the club is unwilling to lose another experienced dressing room leader after Casemiro's official departure.
According to reliable confirmations from experts David Ornstein of The Athletic, BBC's authoritative David Ornstein, and Italian transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano, although some details still need to be finalized, both parties will agree on a one-year contract with an option to extend for another season.
Meanwhile, negotiations between Manchester United and Mainoo are also in the final stages, with an agreement expected to be reached. The new contract will extend until 2031. Compared to his current contract until 2027, Mainoo's terms will see a significant improvement. His last contract was signed in February 2023, shortly after he turned 20 and was subsequently first called up to the senior squad.
Reports indicate that Mainoo's weekly wage will rise substantially from a base salary of £25,000, with bonuses potentially reaching up to £80,000. TalkSPORT radio claims that Mainoo and Maguire's new contract earnings will be similar, both around £120,000 per week. Specific details such as payment structures still require further discussion.

The Manchester Evening News states that after recent weeks of positive negotiations with players' agents, Manchester United expects to officially announce the contract renewals within the coming weeks. The club's management is confident they can resolve the matter before the season ends, allowing the summer transfer window to focus solely on player acquisitions and sales.
It is worth noting that on Friday morning, both Manchester United players were included in Tuchel's announced 35-man England squad list. This marks their first call-up under Tuchel's tenure for the England team, indicating they have an opportunity to compete for a spot in the 2026 USA-Canada-Mexico World Cup this summer.
Manchester United left-back Luke Shaw, as previously reported, unfortunately missed selection, meaning his World Cup dream may be dashed. Tuchel chose Newcastle United youngster Lewis Hall, who is expected to make his national team debut. Luke Shaw is the only player to have started in all 31 Premier League matches for Manchester United this season, and his contract will enter its final year this summer.
English media believe Mainoo's selection as a young talent for assessment is reasonable, while Tuchel's choice of Maguire is due to his experience. The £80 million defender last played for the "Three Lions" in a match against Ireland in September 2024. With Manchester City's Stones frequently injured, Maguire's extensive experience in major tournaments dates back to the 2018 World Cup; he has played in two World Cups, making his experience undoubtedly a valuable asset this summer.

"Since Carrick took over as head coach, Manchester United has achieved excellent results. Harry (Maguire) and Kobbie (Mainoo) have played important roles in that," Tuchel explained. "As I said, this is the last training camp before heading to the USA, so it's also my final opportunity to get to know new players, understand their situations, and assess whether they can integrate into the team. Of course, Harry wearing an England shirt is nothing new, but for me, he is still a 'newcomer' in the squad."