Manchester United in pole position to beat rivals to £80m transfer after key move by player

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Manchester United reportedly look in pole position to beat Manchester City to the transfer of £80million Leicester City defender Harry Maguire.

According to i News, the England international has given Man Utd a major boost by informing Leicester of his desire to leave the club.

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This could end up being a significant move to help Maguire out of the King Power Stadium, while i News add that United look more willing than City to pay the fee being demanded by Leicester.

Maguire could be a fine addition for any top club this summer, with United and City both in need of new signings in defence.

While Pep Guardiola is looking for a replacement for departing club legend Vincent Kompany, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer just needs upgrades on the likes of Chris Smalling and Phil Jones.

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City won the league last season and United were well behind in sixth place, so if they could beat their rivals to this signing it would be a big boost and give them a better chance of closing that gap on their neighbours.

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