The Hull City defender is reportedly wanted by both Tottenham Hotspur and Leicester City, whose captain Wes Morgan is said to be a target for Newcastle United.
Hull City defender Harry Maguire
A Daily Mirror report has explained how Leicester City hope to beat Tottenham Hotspur to the signing of Harry Maguire.
Leicester are said to have targeted Maguire as a potential replacement for captain Wes Morgan, amid interest from Newcastle United in the Foxes captain.
The Hull City centre-back has a year left on his deal at the KCOM Stadium and is expected to move on after the Tigers’ relegation from the Premier League was confirmed on Sunday.
Tottenham and Newcastle are among the clubs being credited with an interest in Maguire, although the Magpies could drop theirs if they can lure Morgan from Leicester.
Leicester City defender Wes Morgan
And according to the Daily Mirror, Craig Shakespeare’s side are offering a “higher salary” and “better first-team prospects” to ensure the 24-year-old chooses the King Power Stadium over a move to north London.
Tottenham defenders Jan Vertonghen and Toby Alderweireld
Morgan’s departure would leave a void beside the Jamaican’s regular centre-back partner Robert Huth, whereas Maguire would have to fight off Tottenham regulars Toby Alderweireld, Jan Vertonghen and Eric Dier for a place in Mauricio Pochettino’s first 11.
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