‘Official soon’: Man Utd set to announce new deal imminently; Amorim approves – Fabrizio Romano

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·17 juin 2025

‘Official soon’: Man Utd set to announce new deal imminently; Amorim approves – Fabrizio Romano

Manchester United fans are eagerly awaiting what the second phase of the transfer window will bring following its reopening on Monday.

Already have the Red Devils sanctioned an early deal in the form of Matheus Cunha’s arrival from Wolverhampton Wanderers after they activated his £62.5 million release clause before tying him down to a contract until 2030, plus the option of an additional year.

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Now, the club are hashing out the final details in a deal that sees one senior Red extend his stay at Old Trafford until the end of the 2025/2026 campaign.

United preparing announcement for new Tom Heaton deal

Heaton was part of Erik ten Hag’s Carabao Cup-winning squad in 2022/2023. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Indeed, United have reached an agreement with Tom Heaton over a new, one-year deal ahead of his current terms expiring at the end of the month.

Fabrizio Romano confirmed this morning that Ruben Amorim has green-lit the agreement, with the extension set to be made ‘official soon’.

🚨🔴 Excl: Manchester United agree new deal for 3rd goalkeeper Tom Heaton staying at the club until June 2026. Decision shared with Rúben Amorim and approved by the coaching staff. Official soon.
– mardi 17 juin 2025

It’s thought Amorim is keen on keeping the third-choice shot-stopper around due to the influence he has on the squad. His goalkeeping expertise has also proven beneficial to the up-and-coming prospects at Carrington — which also explains why Gareth Southgate opted to include Heaton in his squad for England’s 2024 Euros campaign.

How Heaton has fared in recent years

Since returning to his boyhood club in 2021, the 39-year-old has featured only three times; twice in the League Cup and once in the Champions League. He has yet to play under Amorim since his tenure began last November.

Heaton’s most notable stint in his senior career came with Burnley from 2013 to 2019, while he has also represented Cardiff City, Bristol City and Aston Villa. He is a three-capped Three Lions international and is a product of United’s academy, having joined the youth setup from Wrexham in 2022.