This development coincides with Casemiro’s exit becoming official, as his contract expired at the end of June. Jadon Sancho and Tyrell Malacia have also seen their contracts come to an end.
United have started the 2026/27 financial year, which could influence transfer activity after a relatively quiet June.
Seven Manchester United players are now in the final year of their contracts, meaning they could leave as free agents next year unless new deals are agreed. Under transfer rules, players with expiring contracts may begin negotiations and sign pre-contract agreements with overseas clubs in January, six months before their deals expire.
The seven players whose contracts are due to run out are:
– Bruno Fernandes
– Lisandro Martínez
– Luke Shaw
– Altay Bayındır
– Harry Maguire
– Toby Collyer
– Tom Heaton
Harry Maguire recently signed a contract extension in April, which means he entered his final 12 months under the updated terms. United also hold an option to extend his deal until 2028.
There are also options to extend the contracts of Bruno Fernandes, Lisandro Martínez, Altay Bayındır, and Toby Collyer by 12 months.
Deciding which players deserve new contracts remains a key topic. Bruno Fernandes, as captain and a Premier League record-breaker from last season, is widely viewed as a candidate for a new deal. Fernandes’ previous contract was signed in 2024, and while the club remains open to extending his terms, he appears to be weighing United’s summer transfer activity and overall ambition before making a final decision.
Lisandro Martínez is another strong case for a renewal. As a World Cup winner with growing experience, he continues to be regarded as one of the elite defenders on the global stage, reinforcing his value to the squad.
Meanwhile, the futures of Toby Collyer and Altay Bayındır could involve departures, depending on balancing squad needs and financial considerations. Maguire and Heaton’s situations will hinge on age, leadership within the dressing room, and how the club plans for the goalkeeping and defensive setups moving forward.
Luke Shaw, United’s longest-serving current player, is entering the final year of his contract. Notably, there is no extension option attached to his deal, so a decision on his future will need to be made during this season. The club will need to weigh Shaw’s experience and leadership against longer-term planning and squad development.
