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Harry Maguire is set for medicals. All details completed between Man United and Leicester, it's paperworks time then it'll be official. Here we go! #MUFC #ManUnited #transfers — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 3, 2019

The transfer saga between Leicester City and Manchester United is finally coming to a close. The two sides have agreed a fee of £85m, plus potential add-ons for defender Harry Maguire to make a move to Old Trafford. The two sides have been in contact for the fee of Maguire for quite some time now, nearly the whole transfer window.

This transfer will see Maguire surpass Virgil Van Dijk as the most expensive defender ever. This leaves many people questioning whether or not he is worth that price tag as Van Dijk has proved his worth for Liverpool. Van Dijk was named the PFA player of the year last season while Maguire wasn’t even named in the team of the season.

Despite the controversy over the price tag the defender offers an immediate upgrade at a much needed position for United. Fans will be pleased due to the fact that defenders Chris Smalling and Phil Jones should see significantly less minutes.

"The fee has been agreed but it is not done yet. He is a top class player and a great man."



Brendan Rogers has the latest on Harry Maguire's move to Manchester United and how Leicester could replace him.



More: https://t.co/I1WLRb2NDd pic.twitter.com/35iE4JGNnO — Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) August 2, 2019

Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers goes on to describe the deal between the two sides as a “great piece of business”. With this deal on the verge of being official it leaves fans and pundits alike wondering, who’s next?

Who’s Next?

With the transfer window winding down so are Manchester United’s targets. It seems there’s mostly been talk of two other potential transfers coming to Manchester: Bruno Fernandes and Paulo Dybala.

Bruno Fernandes

Another familiar name linked with Manchester United. Fernandes has been one of the most consistent names mentioned with United from the beginning of the transfer window. There have been sources that have already called it a done deal on numerous occasions.

Bruno Fernandes 'set for Man Utd medical' after transfer agreementhttps://t.co/Q0jqAKmuT1 pic.twitter.com/ETBvIItP3d — Mirror Football (@MirrorFootball) July 27, 2019

#ManchesterUnited have a total agreement for #BrunoFernandes, but #Sporting have asked to Bruno stay with the for the Portugual Supercup against Benfica. After this match he will leave for Manchester. #transfers #MUFC #mutd — Nicolò Schira (@NicoSchira) July 30, 2019

All of these confirmed agreements supposedly took place last week, but as we know today we know that nothing has been agreed upon. United have been interested, but nothing has transpired. It seems after Maguire that Fernandes is their hottest prospect. We could see a desperate United side put in a formidable bid soon.

A bid from United for Bruno Fernandes could arrive later this weekend. He is one of Solskjaer’s main targets for the transfer window. #mufc [A Bola, @Sport_Witness]— United Xtra (@utdxtra) August 3, 2019

The only problem with signing Fernandes is now competition has entered the race. It is said that Tottenham are in talks with Sporting Lisbon over the player. It is even rumored that Real Madrid have entered the race for the Portuguese midfielder.

[@SkySportsNews] Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy is now expected to return with a new and improved offer to land Bruno Fernandes from Sporting Lisbon this summer.



The Spurs summer target is now unlikely to join Manchester United before the transfer deadline.#THFC #COYS pic.twitter.com/VovOJa4bIU — Ricky Sacks (@RickSpur) August 2, 2019

Paulo Dybala

The transfer for Paulo Dybala was not on the table until very recently. This is an interesting one because if a deal is done then it is going to be a swap. Romelu Lukaku will go to Juventus and Paulo Dybala will come to Manchester United. This deal is very much alive as the two sides have come to an agreement between the two players offered.

United and Juventus have reached an agreement for Romelu Lukaku and Paulo Dybala. #mufc [@AlfredoPedulla]— United Xtra (@utdxtra) August 2, 2019

The hold up in the deal is Dybala’s personal terms. United have structured a contract offer to Dybala worth €11m per year + bonuses. However, Dybala is still hesitant because he does not want to see his wages take 25% cut if United fail to make Champions League.

Paulo Dybala has not yet agreed personal terms with Manchester United. There is no agreement yet on wages & image rights. Dybala doesn’t want wages cut by 25% if United fail to qualify for Champions League. [sky italia] #MUFC — MUFC Scoop (@MUFCScoop) August 2, 2019

The outcome of this deal is solely dependent on what Dybala wants to do. He has been rumored to prefer to stay at Juventus, but in that same breath it has been said that he has been treated poorly by the club and is upset as a result. The only person that holds the keys to this transfer is Paulo Dybala and everyone is waiting to see what he decides.

Paulo Dybala is now focused on #mufc's offer for him after being left sad and angry at Juventus' treatment #mulive [@FabrizioRomano on sky]— utdreport (@utdreport) August 2, 2019

Paulo Dybala 'sad, angry and training alone' as Man Utd transfer appears inevitable https://t.co/UvP94AmLFm pic.twitter.com/vEhHiyVXO0 — Mirror Football (@MirrorFootball) August 3, 2019

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