Maguire faces an uncertain future at Old Trafford, with his current deal set to expire at the end of the 2024-25 season. Although his deal contains an option to extend by a further year, Maguire continues to be linked with a potential move away from Old Trafford in 2025.

After a pre-arranged meeting between the new Ineos hierarchy took place on Tuesday afternoon in central London, Ten Hag may well have feared the worst. Suggestions are that even with his performance as head coach thought to be one of the many topics discussed, Ten Hag is confident that he has the backing of the senior figures.