The January transfer window could bring major changes to Manchester United, with defender Harry Maguire possibly moving to Saudi Arabia and the club targeting Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen. Director of football Ruben Amorim and his scouting team are not only working hard to fix the issues that led to the loss of the team in the first part of the season but also to revamp the squad in order to keep it balanced and โโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโcompetitive.
Maguireโs Potential Saudi Switch
The Daily Mail reports Al-Nassr of Ronaldo is eager to sign Maguire and thus has started the negotiations with him. Maguire is also on the radar of Al-Ettifaq and quite a few other clubs of the Saudi Pro League. The 32-year-old defender, who has seen little action due to Amorim’s 3-4-3 formation, appears to be ready to accept a move with a big money offer awaited in January.
Maguire is United’s player until 2026, with an option for a further year. That move to Saudi Arabia would not only be a financial windfall for him but also enable him to get a fresh start that he is badly in need of, after having endured a tough time at Old Trafford.
His exit will be the next in a line of Premier League stars following the path to the Middle Eastern league, after the high-profile moves of Ronaldo and Jordan Henderson. Although Maguire is still a leader figure in the dressing room, the reduction of the wage bill and more youth infusion into the squad are two of the priorities of United’s plan, meaning that his departure could be the advantageous for both sides.
United Target Barcelonaโs Ter Stegen
Manchester United have been quite serious in their interest of Marc-Andre ter Stegen as per Diario Sport. It is on the club’s agenda to firm up a deal with him in January. After undergoing back surgery in June 2025, the 33-year-old German shot-stopper after some uncertainty about the future of his career last season โ he has now lost his starting position to talented Spaniard Joan Garcia. And the German may now be considering his options, including lucrative first-choice role elsewhere.
Without hesitation, Amorim, who guided Senne Lammens to his debut, still believes he needs a veteran, top-tier goalie who can lead the backline and provide him with security in goal. Along with Manchester United, Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur express interest in a potential clip between these two clubs this winter, the race for Ter Stegen set to heat up.
Furthermore,โโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโ restructuring of the defensive unit by Amorim especially emphasises a major rebuild happening at Old Trafford. The management is keen on securing stability over the long-term by having a mix of seasoned leaders such as Ter Stegen and bright young defenders coming up from the academy. The mix of youth and know-how, certainly, could be an influential factor in rehabilitating Manchester Unitedโs defensive confidence after it eroded with the sales of figures like De Gea and Varane.
Authorโs Opinion
The actions of Manchester United are a testament to their faith in Ruben Amorimโs vision, as they plan to rebuild intelligently. The departure of Maguire would free up space for younger defenders to get game time and at the same time, the acquisition of Ter Stegen would solve the goalkeeper problemโone that United has been grappling with for quite a whileโthe team finally would have a reliable shot-stopper in goal.
On condition that United accomplish both deals successfully will depend on their ability to strike a balance between current and long-term planning. Should Amorim and his colleagues handle this transfer typical well, it might not only determine the result of this season but also his project’s future at Old โโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโTrafford.
