If they buy Dybala, United may be unwilling to match Leicester’s valuation of Maguire

Manchester United are still some distance away from securing the signature of Harry Maguire because Leicester City are demanding £95 million for the England defender.

It had been widely reported that Leicester’s asking price for Maguire, 26, was £80-90 million, but the Midlands club want even more for the centre back, asking for £85 million up front and a further £10 million in add-ons.

Manchester City are also interested in Maguire but they too are refusing to meet Leicester’s asking price. Both clubs have less than a week to persuade Leicester to drop their asking price as the transfer window closes on Thursday at 5pm.

Discussions between Ed Woodward, United’s executive vice- chairman, and Paulo Dybala’s representatives are set to continue today. Woodward is trying