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Apart from incomings and outgoings, Manchester United are also expected to focus on retaining their key performers.

Harry Maguire is an obvious name, with the Englishman’s current deal set to expire at the end of the current campaign.

There was interest from several Serie A sides in January, but Michael Carrick blocked all exit routes, with the former skipper a guaranteed starter under the caretaker head coach.

As recently relayed by The Peoples Person, the Red Devils have verbally agreed terms with the centre-back, which will see him remain at Old Trafford for one more season, with the club having the option to extend the stay by a year.

Maguire and Mainoo contract situation

Then there is Kobbie Mainoo, whose current deal is valid until 2027 but the 20-time English league champions are hellbent on keeping him at the club for longer.

That represents quite the turn in fortunes for the midfielder, who seemed close to the exit door under Ruben Amorim.

Carrick has reignited the fire within him, and the Carrington graduate has started every game under the new head coach.

There were murmurs that contract extension talks between United and the midfielder had stalled,...