Manchester United have agreed a new deal with a homegrown player to remain at the club into his 40s.
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- Man Utd "verbally agree" new deal
- Homegrown hero to stay at Old Trafford
- Amorim wants experienced head
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WHAT HAPPENED?
Head coach Ruben Amorim wants to keep experienced heads at the club and is set to strike a new deal with goalkeeper Tom Heaton to continue in the goalkeeping department, report . Heaton is currently 39 and would turn 40 during his additional year.
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
Heaton has not played a single Premier League minute for United since rejoining the club in 2021 but appears to be a valued member of the squad, providing support for the other goalkeepers. There have also been discussions about a coaching role down the line but this is purely a playing contract.
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DID YOU KNOW?
United have released three out-of-contract first-team players, Jonny Evans, Victor Lindelof and Christian Eriksen. They have also added to their squad this summer, signing Matheus Cunha from Wolves.
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WHAT NEXT FOR MAN UTD?
United have also been linked with moves to sign Bryan Mbeumo from Brentford and Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting. Alejandro Garnacho could leave the club, with Chelsea and Atletico Madrid showing interest.
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