Team Talk reports that a new contract for Ian Maatsen at Aston Villa is almost done. Maatsen was a player under consideration and appreciated by Manchester United, but Aston Villa's position was that after selling Lucas Digne, they were not going to sell Maatsen as well. The update from Team Talk is that Maatsen is going to sign a new contract at Aston Villa, and no movement is anticipated in the January transfer window.

According to Football Insider, Ian Maatsen is advancing in new contract talks with Aston Villa. The same source reports that Aston Villa considers Maatsen a key player who is not for sale, and he will not be sold this summer. Aston Villa are aiming to give him a new deal to deter interest from Manchester United or anyone else.

Manchester United considered Ian Maatsen at Aston Villa in the final days of the window as a potential left-back option, but were unable to find an option of sufficient quality to strengthen their squad.

Fabrizio Romano reports that Manchester United showed interest in Ian Maatsen this summer and that Aston Villa does not want to let him go. Aston Villa considers Ian Maatsen to be untouchable and has decided not to sell him this summer. The club's management and coach Unai Emery see Maatsen as a key player. According to Romano, Manchester United will not sign him because of this decision. Romano also wrote on X that a decision has been made.