Harry Maguire transfer: How will Manchester United line up after deal agreed for Leicester defender

The Red Devils have finally agreed a world-record fee with the Foxes for the England international

Mark Critchley
Northern Football Correspondent
Monday 05 August 2019 12:44 BST
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Manchester United are set to sign Harry Maguire from Leicester City.

Maguire is set to move for a fee in the region of £80million, with personal terms expected to be a formality.

The 26-year-old is set to become the most expensive defender in world football and overtake Virgil van Dijk, who left Southampton to join Liverpool for £75m in 2018.

Maguire was strongly linked with both Manchester clubs over the summer but only United were willing to meet Leicester's valuation.

The England international joins Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Daniel James as part of a £140m spending spree at Old Trafford this summer.

Take a look at the gallery below to see how we think United could line up with Maguire.

Agree? Disagree? Let us know in the comments.

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