Manchester United Transfer News: Man United confident in signing Premier league defender over Manchester City

Manchester United Transfer News: Man United confident in signing Premier league defender Harry Maguire over Manchester City.

Manchester United are massively interested in hiring the services of Leicester City defender Harry Maguire. Since, the Red Devils faced an underwhelming season in the Premier league, Maguire became a priority target to bolster their squad.

Thus, in recent advancement, according to a report by the Daily Mail, Manchester United a re confident to land the English International, since the Red Devils are ready to reach near the asking price of £80 million by the Foxes.

On the other side, Manchester City are also reportedly after the 26-year-old defender, as they are looking for a suitable replacement of Vincent Kompany, who left the club after the FA Cup triumph by the Citizens.

However, it is further stated that Manchester City value the player at £50 million, and are not willing to upgrade the offer for the player, as he is not a necessary buy presently.

It is likely that Maguire would prefer the Premier league champions over Manchester United but it seems that Leicester City would not agree n nearly half the amount they want, as they are not in any financial pressure.

Moreover, the English defender signed a five year extension with Leicester City last September after his glorious performances with England during the World Cup 2018. Thus, giving a significant advantage to the Foxes in negotiations.

It is likely that Manchester United have gained a lead in the pursuit of Maguire. However, it is yet to know whether the 26-year-old defender is ready to arrive in the Old Trafford or not.

How twitter reacted?

Manchester United believe they have won race for Harry Maguire as rivals City will not stump up huge fee over £80m https://t.co/ycTTJfp3Mm

— Daily Mail Sport (@MailSport) June 14, 2019

https://twitter.com/RedDevilBible/status/1139504424915734528

https://twitter.com/ftfootball_/status/1139428796711366658

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— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) June 11, 2019

https://twitter.com/Jason_Sagini/status/1139261586693120000

Manchester United are dying to acquire the overrated Maguire from Leicester.

But buying Maguire for £90m is astronomical and shows lack of "humanitarian objectivity ". pic.twitter.com/u33KnMQppE

— Wollace Maina (@mainawagatundu) June 13, 2019

Harry Maguire Reports: Manchester United And Manchester City are both keen on signing Maguire pic.twitter.com/GWYrVsoybM

— I❤Manchester United (@MUTranferNews) June 12, 2019

With De Ligt out of reach, it's certain to sign Harry Maguire. A Centre back is absolutely necessary at any cost.

Hey @ManUtd just annouce Wan Bissaka and Bruno Fernandes.#mufc #TransferNews pic.twitter.com/1B578D2BTR

— Misha Ghosh (@MishaGhosh21) June 11, 2019

What’s next?

Manchester United are ling forward to hire their priority targets ahead of next season. Further, they will play against Perth Glory in the first friendly during their off-season tour.

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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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