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Jul292019 by JB1 Comment

Man Utd in ‘final stages’ of completing Maguire transfer deal

Leicester City star Harry Maguire is set to become Manchester United’s third signing of the summer, with a deal for the defender reportedly in the ‘final stages’. Maguire has been Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s primary defensive target since the the start of the summer window and United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward has been in talks over an £80m move for the England international. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); This move would make Maguire the most expensive defender of all time, exceeding the world-record £75m fee Liverpool paid to sign Virgil van Dijk back in January 2018. According to Gianluca Di Marzio, United’s deal for Maguire is in the ‘closing stages’, with Leicester respecting the centre-defender's wish to secure a move to the theatre of d...

Jul292019 by JBNo Comments

Maguire misses Leicester training amid talks over move to Man Utd

Premier League, Transfer Info

Leicester City defender Harry Maguire did not take part in training with the club on Monday, after phoning in sick. According to Sky Sports News, Maguire has told Leicester he wants to leave before the summer window shuts on August 8 and he remains Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's primary target at Old Trafford. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Manchester United's executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward still remains in talks with Leicester about a deal, after Solskjaer made it clear he wanted to bring Maguire to the club as soon as possible. However, Leicester will not allow Harry Maguire leave for less than £80m, which is £10m more than what United have currently offered. Woodward decided not to travel out for United's pre-season tour of Australia to work on the ...

Jul242019 by JBNo Comments

Brendan Rodgers fires warning to Man United over Maguire pursuit

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Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers has warned Manchester United he is under no pressure to sell Harry Maguire and says the club are yet to receive a bid close to his valuation. Last week Rodgers confirmed they had rejected two offers from United for the defender, with the club believed to be demanding for a fee of over £80 million. Maguire scored in Leicester's 3-0 pre-season friendly victory over Cambridge United on Tuesday and Rodgers was in bullish mood after the match. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "The club is in a great state of health because there’s no pressure to sell any player. And if a player does leave Leicester City, the valuation will have to be met," Rodgers said. "We have a top level player, looked at by top level clubs. I...

Jul142019 by JBNo Comments

Man Utd agree record £80m Maguire transfer with Leicester defender set for medical tomorrow

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Manchester United have agreed a world-record £80million deal for Leicester City defender Harry Maguire. The England ace is set to fly to Manchester for his medical tomorrow as a deal is already in place. SunSport understand that United will pay Leicester £60m for Harry Maguire, with an extra £20m included in add-ons. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); And that will see him become the world's most expensive defender, topping the £75m Liverpool paid to sign Virgil van Dijk, 28, in 2018. The Foxes have already found a superb replacement for their leader with 27-year-old Lewis Dunk set to join from Brighton in a £45m move. United have beaten their bitter rivals Manchester City to the England international's signature as both clubs have seen their £70m b...

Jul22019 by JBNo Comments

Leicester reject Man United’s £70m Maguire bid

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Leicester City have rejected Manchester United's £70million offer for Harry Maguire, according to Sky Sports News. Manchester United moved ahead of rivals City in the chase for the England international increasing their bid from the initial £65m that both teams had indicated they would be willing to pay for the defender. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But Leicester have made it clear they are not interested in selling at that price, especially after seeing the red devils pay £50m to get Aaron Wan-Bissaka, who they feel cannot compare to Maguire in international quality and experience. Leicester's owner, Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha would need to personally sign off any deal for Harry Maguire, who still has four years left on his deal and is seen as an im...

Jun222019 by JBNo Comments

Maguire drops biggest hint yet that he will join Man United

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Manchester United supporters are doing all they can to persuade Leicester City defender Harry Maguire to move to Old Trafford. The England international has been a longstanding target for United before he signed a new long-term contract with the Foxes last September. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been targeting an overhaul of his team this summer window and he has made signing a centre back a major priority. The Norwegian has fixed his sights on signing English players and Harry Maguire is at the top of his list. The former Hull City centre-back is keeping supporters updated with his holiday snaps which included him jumping off a yacht with his brother and friends. And the 26-year-old also appeared to drop a hint abo...

Jun32019 by JBNo Comments

Manchester United make contact with James Maddison over £60m transfer

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Manchester United have made contact with Leicester City star James Maddison over a £60million summer transfer move, according to reports. The Red Devils made the 22-year-old one of their top targets after a campaign in which the team finished sixth in the Premier League, 32 points behind champions Manchester City. England U21 star Maddison enjoyed a good season at the King Power Stadium, scoring seven goals and also creating seven assists to help Leicester City finish ninth. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); He is being linked with a host of clubs but Manchester United are believed to be at the front of the queue after making contact with his representatives. The Daily Record claim United are in talks with Maddison as they look to rebuild for a campaign without Cha...

May292019 by JBNo Comments

Harry Maguire responds to Manchester United transfer links

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Both Manchester United and Manchester City have been linked with transfers for Leicester centre-back Harry Maguire and he has been asked about his future at the club. The England international has been linked with a transfer to Manchester United and Manchester City. Harry Maguire says he is not thinking about club football or any transfer rumours while he is away on with England (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Leicester defender is being linked with Manchester United as the club are currently in the market for a central defender this summer window. But, the 26-year-old says he is not thinking about his future presently. "When I am away with England I don’t think about anything to do with club football," Maguire said from England’s training camp...

Sep102018 by JBNo Comments

Maguire: I was never close to leaving Leicester for Manchester United

Transfer Info, Premier League

Leicester's Harry Maguire - who recently signed a new five-year deal has revealed that there was only a 'little' interest from Manchester United in the summer and that he wanted to continue at the King Power. The defender's Premier League performances last campaign earned him a call-up to the England squad for the 2018 World Cup, during which his good form continued as they made it to the semi-finals. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A series of reports linking the defender to Old Trafford soon followed as Jose Mourinho looked to add more quality to his defence, but Maguire claims a move was never really close. “No, I don't think so,” he told a press conference when asked if a move to Man Utd was close. “There was a little bit of interest there and th...

Jul272018 by JBNo Comments

Manchester United approach Leicester City over the sale of Harry Maguire

Transfer Info, Premier League

Manchester United have approached Leicester City over the sale of England international Harry Maguire, Sky Sports News reports. However, with a fortnight of the summer transfer window remaining, it looks like Mourinho will have a battle on his hands, with Leicester still not interested in allowing their star defender leave the club. Maguire will return from holiday in the next few days and is believed to be keen to make the transfer to Old Trafford. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); New Manchester City signing Riyad Mahrez says his former team-mate, Harry Maguire, deserves to play at a 'higher' level after his performances at the World Cup in Russia. However, Leicester have already lost Riyad Mahrez in this window and Sky Sports claims Maguire is not f...