Manchester United will focus their time and resources on trying to sign a new centre back before the close of the transfer window with England international Harry Maguire emerging as their main target.

Although manager Jose Mourinho had wanted to sign another left back this summer, he has decided that position is no longer a priority to fill, which means Luke Shaw has gained another reprieve and will almost certainly remain at Old Trafford for at least another season.

Shaw appears to have worked hard on his fitness over the summer and has always maintained he wants to fight for his place rather than quit the club. Shaw only has on year remaining on his contract and will be able to leave on a lucrative free transfer at the end of the season.

With less than three weeks to go until the window is shut, United will focus on the need for another centre-back and Maguire’s impressive form at the World Cup has pushed him to the top of their wanted list.

Maguire only signed for Leicester 12 months ago in a £17.5m switch from Hull City, but could well be on the move again after he was such a key part of England’s success under Gareth Southgate in Russia.