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Sir Alex Ferguson believes Manchester United should do a deal for Leicester City defender Harry Maguire this summer, as reported by Manchester Evening News.
What’s the story?
Although not carrying direct quotes from the Old Trafford managerial legend, the paper cites sources claiming that Ferguson believes the club should be doing all they can to land the England international, and he is shocked that they didn’t make a move for the player earlier.
The report states that the Red Devils icon reckons Maguire “would be an ideal signing”.
It was reported last week that United had a £70m bid for the player kicked into touch by the Foxes, although, it is claimed they value the player at around £75m.
Should the club take Sir Alex Ferguson’s recommendation to heart and up their initial bid?
Expensive choice
Maguire is a competent defender at the top level and has extensive experience behind him that suggests he is comfortable in the English Premier League, but at the reported £75m he would be an expensive choice.
When you consider that United signed Victor Lindelof for £31m and Eric Bailly for £30m in recent years, then it becomes a fee that borders on the absurd given Maguire is not necessarily a huge upgrade on either.
He also lacks any UEFA Champions League experience, with performances in that competition a key indicator of whether a player can step up to the elite level that United need to reach next season. Both Lindelof and Bailly have that under their belts.
Ferguson’s endorsement doesn’t make a huge money move for him more sensible or justifiable.
Leicester value the player highly because of his importance to them, not his potential at United, and with many years left on his contract they are rightly protecting a key asset.
From the Red Devils’ perspective though, Maguire should be avoided until the asking price is reduced.