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Man Utd transfer news: Harry Maguire move gathers pace as Leicester decide replacement
MANCHESTER UNITED have reportedly been given a boost in their pursuit of Leicester star Harry Maguire.
Jose Mourinho is eager to add more depth to his backline with doubts persisting over Chris Smalling and Phil Jones.
Manchester United have intensified their interest in Maguire over the past few weeks and he saw his stock rise as England reached the World Cup semi-finals in Russia.
Recent reports have suggested that United are desperate to clinch a deal for Maguire before the transfer window closes on August 9.
Coincidentally, United face the Foxes in their opening Premier League game 24 hours later at Old Trafford.
According to the Daily Mirror, Leicester have identified Ben Gibson as Maguire’s replacement.
Middlesbrough centre-back Gibson was on Leicester’s radar last summer, but they refused to sell.
The Foxes made a £13million bid, but they were snubbed, however the Mirror suggests they are ready to revive their interest in Gibson.
Maguire currently has four years left to run on his present deal at the King Power Stadium.
Should he join United, he would become Mourinho’s fourth signing of the summer.
Some bookmakers have even offered odds as short as 5/6 for Maguire to make the switch to the north West.