The Red Devils have signed two players this summer, with Daniel James and Aaron Wan-Bissaka heading to Old Trafford. However, Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is desperate to sign a new centre-back. Solskjaer is keen to overhaul his United side and lower the average age of his squad. United have already had a £70m bid rejected by Leicester for England international Maguire.

Man Utd have been handed a major transfer boost in their pursuit if Leicester star Harry Maguire

The Foxes are demanding up to £90m for the 26-year-old this summer. However, according to The Sun, Leicester chiefs privately accept Maguire will leave the King Power Stadium. The Foxes are confident of making United cough up £85m, despite Maguire being desperate to join the Red Devils. Maguire originally wanted to join United’s rivals Manchester City, however, Pep Guardiola has pulled out of the race.

Man Utd transfer news: Harry Maguire could join

City were unwilling to meet Leicester’s asking price, with the Premier League champions only offering £60m. The Sun add that Leicester want Burnley’s James Tarkowski to replace Maguire this summer. United boss Solskjaer has been vocal on his transfer plans, insisting the club are working on more deals but will not overpay for players. "We're still in the market looking to do some business, as I've said before," he said. "But we're patient, we're Man United, we don't have to sell and don't have to overpay either. You have to have the right players at the right price. "And if you look at the squad we've got now, there are so many good players anyway.

Man Utd transfer news: Harry Maguire is a top target