But those plans might not come to fruition before next month’s deadline.
United’s defence has been the priority in this summer’s transfer market, yet they’re yet to make the breakthrough in their hopes of signing the 26-year-old.
Man Utd boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wants to build his defence around one man in particular (Image: GETTY)
Man Utd boss Solskjaer is desperate to land Maguire (Image: GETTY)
The Leicester defender is Man Utd's top target (Image: GETTY)
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Leicester are in a very strong position given that he only signed a new long-term deal at the start of last season.
Cheaper alternatives have been identified, including West Ham’s Issa Diop.
He will only be perused should United give up entirely in the race for the former Hull man.
Manchester City remain interested as they look to replace Vincent Kompany, but they are yet to table any offers.
Man Utd will need to pay £90m to secure the signing of Maguire (Image: GETTY)
Man Utd could make Harry Maguire their club record signing (Image: GETTY)
Timeline of Manchester United's interest in Maguire
-Harry Maguire plays well at the World Cup with England, netting in the quarter-final against Sweden alerting Manchester United to his talents.
-United make their interest official in Maguire to Leicester.
-The Foxes demand £75m for the England international to leave which Ed Woodward refuses to pay.
-After the transfer window officials at United claim they were ready to pay £100m for the right profile of defender. Raphael Varane is mentioned as the sort of player they wanted.
-United change their plan to short-term options rather than long-term ones with Varane being a four-time Champions League and World Cup winner.
-The Red Devils led by Jose Mourinho and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer have their worst defensive top flight season since 1978-79.
-Manchester United and Solskjaer settle on a new transfer strategy with an emphasis on young players and a preference for British additions.
-United make a £70m bid for Harry Maguire on July 2 as they look to get a deal over the line, it’s rejected.