Manchester United are chasing Leicester defenders

Leicester defender Harry Maguire falls in a scramble with Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata in the Premier League game at King Power Stadium, Leicester on Saturday (9/9/2017). Leicester lost 1-2 from Chelsea. (AFP / Ben Stansall)

Manchester United (MU) makes Leicester City defender Harry Maguire as a target player. The Red Devils want to bid in the off season.

As reported by the Mirror, Manchester United set aside funds of 35 million pounds sterling for Maguire. Manchester United's need in the area of ​​defense is undeniable.

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho is not satisfied with the performance of his two British defenders Chris Smalling and Phil Jones. Both began to lose a place in the main team MU.

If Maguire really comes to Old Trafford, practically Smalling or Jones will be kicked out. But, widely rumored Smalling who will lose his place in the squad Manchester United.

Mourinho was impressed with Maguire's performance on the back line of The Foxes. Fact Maguire England defender increasingly adds interest in the Red Devils, considering they have to increase the quota of local players when plunge in European competition next season.

England national team

In the England national team, Maguire began to gain the trust of coach Gareth Southgate. The 25-year-old is one of the favorites favorites to fill the Three Lions squad at the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

Maguire joined Leicester City in the summer of 2017 after being purchased from Hull City. Transfer value Maguire at that time reached 17 million pounds sterling.