Manchester United Transfer News: Harry Maguire wishes to follow Rio Ferdinand’s footsteps

Manchester United Transfer News: Hary Maguire aspires to follow the footsteps of Rio Ferdinand, as Manchester United gets near to sign him.

Manchester United are vying to hire the services of Harry Maguire from Leicester City, in order to bolster the underwhelming defensive setup ahead of the next season.

In recent advancements, Maguire is near to make a move to Manchester United, as the Red Devils are ready to accept the demands of Leicester City.

Amidst this, the 26-year-old defender fueled the speculations of his transfers, after a report according to Skysports suggest that the English International wants to join Manchester United and desires to emulate Rio Ferdinand at his probable new destination.

Maguire aroused the interests of the Red Devils last summer, but his overvaluation felt by Manchester United after his heroics in the World Cup 2018, thwarted his move to the Old Trafford.

However, since Manchester United had a disastrous campaign in the Premier league. The English giants are looking for reinforcements to bolster their squad.

Although, Leicester City’s astronomical demands of £75 million has been a roadblock for Ole Solskjaer. Still, the Red Devils agreed to get near to the demands, but the Foxes are not ready to lower their demands even slightly.

Whereas, Maguire has been recently reported to be frustrated with the conduct of Leicester City, as they have refused all the offers made before by Manchester United.

It is further being mentioned that Manchester United are preparing an offer which Leicester City, which they cannot decline. Hence, it is being predicted that in the end Solskajer will be able to get his target in the end.

How twitter reacted

Harry Maguire would be honoured to play for Manchester United and follow in the footsteps of his heroes Nemanja Vidic and Rio Ferdinand, according to Sky Sources

— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) July 18, 2019

Manchester United have reportedly agreed a fee of £80m for Harry Maguire, according to The Sun.

Worth it? 🤨 pic.twitter.com/ADB4r3vdyd

— GOAL (@goal) July 14, 2019

https://twitter.com/BBCSport/status/1151437638081007616

When Maguire finally has is medical at @ManUtd pic.twitter.com/VCViifDwU0

— Paul Manc Bald and Bred (@MufcWonItAll2) July 16, 2019

https://twitter.com/21_shadyy/status/1151185590785851392

https://twitter.com/batey_stuart/status/1150758361799024640

What’s next?

Manchester United will face Inter Milan in the next friendly in China, after completing their tour to Australia. On the other hand Maguire has told Leicester City about his desire to leave the club.

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Tanish Chachra

Tanish Chachra is the Motorsport editor at The SportsRush. He saw his first race when F1 visited India in 2011, and since then, his romance with the sport has been seasonal until he took up this role in 2020. Reigniting F1's coverage on this site, Tanish has fallen in love with the sport all over again. He loves Kimi Raikkonen and sees a future world champion in Oscar Piastri. Away from us, he loves to snuggle inside his books.

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