Manchester United agree world-record fee with Leicester City for Harry Maguire

Manchester United have agreed to make Leicester City star Harry Maguire the world’s most expensive defender, according to reports.

The Red Devils have been linked with the centre-back ever since he excelled for England at the 2018 World Cup.

And after having a £70million offer turned down, The Sun report that United have now met the Foxes’ world-record £80million valuation.

It’s claimed the Old Trafford outfit will pay £60million up front plus an extra £20million in add-ons, surpassing the £75million Liverpool paid Southampton for Virgil van Dijk in January 2017.

Maguire starred for England at the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

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Maguire, who was also linked with champions Manchester City, is expected to have a medical with United on Monday.

The 26-year-old signed for Leicester from Hull City for £17million in 2017 and has made 76 appearances in his two seasons at the King Power Stadium.

In his time at Leicester, the Sheffield-born star has become a regular for the Three Lions, winning 20 caps to date.