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Manchester United are still 'nowhere near' meeting Leicester City's valuation of Harry Maguire.

Foxes boss Brendan Rodgers has revealed the Red Devils are no closer to completing a deal for his star centre back with Leicester standing firm on their valuation, which is significantly higher than the world-record fee for a defender.

Maguire played 45 minutes in City's first pre-season friendly of the summer, a 1-0 win over Scunthorpe United, on Tuesday night.

And as things stand, he will continue pre-season work with the Foxes despite claims that he would undergo a medical and seal a move to Manchester United this week.

"It's pretty simple really and we're quite relaxed about it," Rodgers said. "Harry is a top-class player.

"Of course, he has attracted interest with two bids coming in but they nowhere near meet the valuation of the club.

"Harry is relaxed about it - we are. He's been absolutely brilliant, I have to add, because I've been in a similar situation a number of times and it can be very difficult for players, but he's a special guy.

"You see him on the field but off the field he has been very professional.

"The supporters need to know how he has been. He has never once sulked, he's just got on with it.

"He's a great head for the group. He's smiled, he has taken part in everything we do.

"We are all pretty relaxed because until our valuation is met, there doesn't need to be a decision."

(Image: Tim Goode/PA Wire)

Rodgers also revealed that Maguire was ill in the days leading up to the game against Scunthorpe, but still expressed his wish to play in the friendly fixture.

"He was sick yesterday, like a number of players who were in the group," added the City boss.

"In the circumstances, it would have been very easy for him not to play, but he wanted to be with th squad.

"He came here to play and you can see the quality he has in those 45 minutes."