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Man Utd left-back target taken as Aston Villa ‘reach verbal agreement’

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 9:56 AM
Man Utd left-back target taken as Aston Villa ‘reach verbal agreement’
Key Things to Know
  • Aston Villa have reached a verbal agreement with left-back Ian Maatsen on a contract extension.
  • The 24-year-old's new permanent deal removes him as a viable transfer target for Manchester United.
  • Manchester United previously pursued Maatsen in the summer after Villa sold Lucas Digne to PSG.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Aston Villa have reached a verbal agreement with left-back Ian Maatsen over a new contract, according to a report from Football Insider. The 24-year-old Netherlands international had been a transfer target for Manchester United, but Villa are now set to finalize an extension beyond his current deal that runs until 2030.

Manchester United previously explored moves for Maatsen, Lewis Hall, and Alejandro Balde during the summer transfer window. With Luke Shaw expected to depart at the end of the season and United conceding 30 goals across all competitions, the club reportedly continues to monitor options such as RB Leipzig defender David Raum.

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