As Manchester United approach a summer when Casemiro's vast experience is going to be lost, it should be welcomed that multiple sources with an understanding of Harry Maguire's contractual situation believe a resolution will be found that will allow him to remain at United at least for next season.
Nothing is agreed yet. Until it is, there remains the potential for Maguire to either strike a deal with another club - which, under freedom of contract regulations, he is entitled to do - or United back away.
But the mood music is upbeat.
Compromise is likely to be needed, on both salary - Maguire is one of United's highest-paid players and co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe is determined to drive costs down - and maybe contract length.
Maguire played for every single minute of the four-match winning streak that Michael Carrick started his spell in charge with.
The England defender has shown just how valuable he is at a time when Matthijs de Ligt remains sidelined with a back injury, with no immediate sign of return.
Maguire does not only have experience and calmness. His communication is also crucial. He is demanding of those around him and is not scared to let team-mates know when they have fallen below the standards he expects.
His central defensive partnership with Lisandro Martinez has a familiarity about it too, which is a bit surprising given the pair have only started 16 times together in a two-man central defence since the Argentina international joined from Ajax in 2022.