Leicester City are said to have made a £17 million bid for the Hull City player, who has been strongly linked with moves to Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur.
Hull City defender Harry Maguire
Hull City defender Harry Maguire is keen to join Leicester City, despite interest from Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur, the Sun reports.
Leicester are said to have made a £17 million for Maguire, which they are ready to back up with a five-year contract offer.
Hull City defender Harry Maguire [front left]
The 24-year-old impressed despite the Tigers’ relegation from the Premier League and has been touted as a future England star.
Although Spurs in particular are known for their development of the country’s young internationals, it is claimed that Maguire believes he has the best chance of playing regular football under new Leicester boss Craig Shakespeare.
Leicester City manager Craig Shakespeare
And the Yorkshireman is said to want to move as soon as possible.
Like Tottenham, Newcastle are expected to add to their back line this summer, although Toon boss Rafa Benitez appears to be seeking out cheaper alternatives, with £12 million and £8.7 million bids reportedly submitted for Eliaquim Mangala and Florian Lejeune, respectively.
Eibar defender Florian Lejeune [right]
Spurs have also been credited with an interest in Lejeune, along with Joel Veltman and Matthias Ginter, and it remains to be seen whether they, and/or Newcastle, will make a last-ditch attempt to change Maguire’s mind.
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