Manchester United have had a £70 million offer for Harry Maguire rejected by Leicester City, as the Foxes hold out for a world-record fee for the England defender. Reports had suggested Maguire was keen on joining Manchester City, but United have pushed ahead in the race to sign the former Hull City star.
Talks between both Manchester clubs and Leicester have been ongoing for several weeks, but Sky Sports claim a deal is still some way off despite United's latest bid. It is believed Leicester owner Aiyawatt Shrivaddhanaprabha will only agree to sell Maguire if they receive a bid exceeding the £75 million Liverpool paid for Virgil van Dijk, making the Dutchman the most expensive defender in history.
Maguire is understood to be content at Leicester and will not force through a move, although he remains open to joining either United or City this summer. Both clubs had initially indicated they would be ready to spend £65 million on Maguire, but United have increased their offer.
Leicester believe United's £50 million signing of Aaron Wan-Bissaka from Crystal Palace has set a precedent, with the right back not matching Maguire in terms of being proven at the highest level. The 26-year-old, along with all of Leicester's other international players, is yet to return for pre-season training.
