Manchester United have exited the race to sign Leicester City centre-back Harry Maguire due to the club’s high demands.
According to the Mirror, Leicester City are demanding £90 million plus £10 million in add-ons for Maguire. However, Manchester United are refusing to meet Leicester City’s demands for the defender who was valued at £60 million when the club were interested in signing him.
Harry Maguire may not be playing in one of Europe’s top clubs but his performances have made him one of the finest centre-backs in Europe. Maguire followed a fine World Cup with impressive performances at the back for Leicester City as they beat the likes of Manchester City, Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur during the 2018/19 Premier League.
With Manchester United pulling out, the coast seems clear for Manchester City to sign Maguire. With Vincent Kompany departing the club, City need a top quality centre-back and Pep Guardiola feels Maguire is the ideal partner for Aymeric Laporte in the club’s central defence.
However, it’s yet to be seen if City are willing to meet Leicester City’s demand of £90 million and add-ons which would make Harry Maguire the most expensive defender in the world.
Some reports suggested that Manchester City were willing to pay £65 million for Maguire.
If Leicester City have set a price-tag of £100 million on Harry Maguire, it seems very unlikely that that price will lower. Leicester City have proven themselves to be very firm negotiators and if Manchester City or any other club want to sign Harry Maguire, they will have to meet the Leicester City’s demands.
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