{"id":1681,"date":"2026-02-27T17:12:10","date_gmt":"2026-02-27T17:12:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/news678.top\/?p=1681"},"modified":"2026-02-27T17:12:10","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T17:12:10","slug":"michael-carrick-sends-message-to-man-utd-board-over-getting-defender-deal-done-football","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news678.top\/?p=1681","title":{"rendered":"Michael Carrick sends message to Man Utd board over getting defender deal done | Football"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Carrick says he is hugely important to the team (Picture: Getty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Michael Carrick has sent a subtle message to the Manchester United board over getting Harry Maguire tied down to a new contract, insisting you \u2018cannot put a price\u2019 on the defender.<\/p>\n

Maguire returned from injury at the start of the year and has been ever-present in the side since Michael Carrick took the reins in January, starting all six games with United winning five of six in that run.<\/p>\n

The 32-year-old has endured difficult spells at Old Trafford but has repeatedly demonstrated his value at both ends of the pitch,also scoring crucial goals when called upon.<\/p>\n

Maguire has entered the final six months of his contract and can leave United on a free transfer in July.<\/p>\n

United are already set to lose one of their most experienced operators in Casemiro who has already confirmed he will move on at the end of the season when his deal expires.<\/p>\n

Speaking on Friday ahead of United\u2019s Premier League clash with Crystal Palace, Carrick would not be drawn on talks over a new deal for the former captain with his own future beyond this season unknown.<\/p>\n

But the former midfielder underlined just how important his role will continue to be in a squad that needs leadership.<\/p>\n

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Maguire has started every game under Carrick (Picture: Getty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u2018I think within the squad there\u2019s always that balance,\u2019 Carrick said. \u2018You want that younger potential and that excitement of developing players and helping players, you need that little sweet spot in the middle where players are at the peak, you certainly need that within the group.<\/p>\n

\u2018Experience is massive; it\u2019s hard to put a price on how valuable that can be. Whether that\u2019s individuals, whether that\u2019s experience as a whole group, but Harry\u2019s gained an awful lot of experience in different ways through this club, and Case leaving is another one with experience and it\u2019s something we\u2019ve got to obviously understand and what that means.\u2019<\/p>\n

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Maguire has been colossal at the back since Carrick took over (Picture: Getty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Maguire\u2019s form has been key to United\u2019s improving fortunes, forming a rock solid partnership with Lisandro Martinez with Leny Yoro stepping in against Everton on Monday.<\/p>\n

Asked if Maguire is the best form of his career, Carrick said: \u2018There is a case (for that), as your career goes when you\u2019re a young player and everything is fresh, your fearless and there\u2019s not many scars there.<\/p>\n

\u2018You get to your peak years and you feel good and everything is there, but you\u2019ve had a few ups and downs.<\/p>\n

\u2018You get towards the later times and the experience should make you a better player, we\u2019ve seen that with Harry\u2019s performances of late.<\/p>\n

\u2018That\u2019s why experience is important, I felt it when I was playing, 31 or 32 were my best years of being in that sweet spot to do it physically still but use the experiences to know what is coming.\u2019<\/p>\n

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