Tom Heaton, the veteran goalkeeper of Manchester United, was expected to leave the club as a free agent and possibly retire when his contract expires this summer. However, reports claim that Manchester United and Heaton could make a surprise U-turn by extending his stay through a new 12-month contract. The contract would keep him as the third-choice goalkeeper, providing stability among the goalkeepers amid an expected overhaul of the department. Heaton has entered negotiations over this new deal.

Talks are taking place to keep third-choice goalkeeper Tom Heaton at the club.