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And they may have to look elsewhere if the Foxes continue to show the highest standards.
United has submitted a bid of about £ 70 million, but Leicester expects a reserve of nearly £ 90 million, seeking a fee that would make him the most expensive defender in the world.
Maguire may be interested in the move, but he signed a five-year contract last year and his current employers are under no pressure to sell, given the security of their financial situation.
So what should United do when it can not achieve its main goal? Here, Express Sport explores four potential alternatives to the English international.
Kalidou Koulibaly (Napoli)
Without doubt one of the best defenders of Europe at the moment, the signing of Koulibaly would be a big blow for United.
It would cost at least a lot like Maguire, but it's almost certainly an improvement, even though it does not boast of the Premier League experience of its English counterpart.
Former manager Jose Mourinho wanted to sign the star of Napoli, 28, at the same time last year and the Italian club would have a hard time refusing a bid of £ 90 million – he really wanted exceed it in the second line. time to ask.
From a height of 6 feet, Koulibaly may well be the imposing presence that United has missed on the back in recent seasons and his excellent pbad range could make it perfect for the counterattack style of the day. Coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer who relies heavily on a quick shot from the ball.
Napoli could already prepare for life without his best defender recruiting Kostas Manolas from rival Serie A, Roma.
Toby Alderweireld (Tottenham)
Why did not United decide to sign Alderweireld? It remains a mystery.
Mourinho was willing to pay 60 million pounds to bring him back last summer but the board refused to support him because they thought it was too expensive.
Now available for only 25 million pounds sterling because of a clause in his contract, Alderweireld seems to be a good deal for everyone he was ready to sign.
Oddly enough, the 30-year-old Belgian did not show any real interest and his wage demands may have hindered his move.
Given the relatively low transfer fee, he is looking for about £ 200,000 a week – though United will have to move quickly, the clause only being valid next Friday.
United has been stung in the past by bringing in players with high salaries, so that they might be reluctant to try their luck against a player of his age.
Nevertheless, United could do much worse than take a chance on a player who proved to be one of the best central defenders of the Premier League during his four years with Tottenham.
Merih Demiral (Juventus)
The Turkish central back has signed with Juventus only for a £ 16 million contract last week, but he seems ready to sell if he can double his money.
Since Matthijs de Ligt arrived at the Allianz stadium, Demiral is facing a touchdown season and United has been linked as a club likely to offer him more first-team football.
At just 21 years old, he has already had five permanent clubs and had stays last season with Alanyaspor in his home country and Sbaduolo on loan before settling there permanently.
It would be a bit shocking if United was moving around as they were looking for someone who would have an immediate impact – but stranger events happened at Old Trafford.
Gary Cahill (free agent)
It seems improbable, but the more you think about it, the more it makes sense.
Cahill is looking for a club after being released by Chelsea and is a serial champion having won two Premier League titles, two FA Cups, the League Cup, the Champions League and the Europa League twice.
At age 33, the former English international is not a long-term fix, but if there is one area in which United has to conceal himself, he is at the center of the defense.
Signing it for free would also allow boss Solskjaer to invest heavily in other areas that require reinforcement, such as the midfielder and the rest of the world.
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