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Man Utd transfer news: Cheaper Harry Maguire fee? Sky Sports man discusses potential debut
MANCHESTER UNITED’s interest in Barcelona defender Yerry Mina could force Leicester to sell Harry Maguire for a cheaper price, according to Sky Sports transfer expert Dharmesh Sheth.
Manchester United are in the market for a new centre-back before the transfer window shuts on August 9.
They have been linked with moves for Maguire, Mina and Tottenham’s Toby Alderweireld.
Leicester do not want to sell the England man, despite United being prepared to pay £65million for his services.
The Red Devils look to have turned their attentions to Mina, with a £35m bid reportedly being readied.
Could the Mina link also be a way of getting Leicester to soften their stance and lower their price?
But Sheth reckons the approach for the Colombian could force Leicester to lower their demands for Maguire.
And as Sheth points out, if Maguire did join Manchester United, he could make his debut against the Foxes on the opening day of the season - Friday August 9.
“With regards to Maguire, United remain keen but as we know, Leicester do not want to sell," he said on Sky Sports News.
“Certainly not for the £65m that we think United value Maguire at.
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“This could be looked at another way. Could the Mina link also be a way of getting Leicester to soften their stance and lower their price?
“Coincidentally, the day after the window shuts, United play Leicester City.
“I just wonder which shirt Harry Maguire could be in.”