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According to The Sun, Manchester United are prepared to hand over Andreas Pereira as a sweetener in an attempt to land Leicester's Harry Maguire.

What's the word?

This isn't the first time Maguire has attracted the interest of Man United after the club were reportedly eyeing up a move last summer.

However, they now look set to come back in for the defender.

Initially it was reported that Eric Bailly and Marcos Rojo could be used in a swap deal for the 26-year-old, but The Sun now suggest it is Pereira who could go in the opposite way if a deal occurs.

The report suggests Brendan Rodgers is a big fan of the Brazilian midfielder and United are willing to let him go as they don't want to meet the Foxes' asking price for their star centre-back.

Leicester would be robbed

If Leicester were somehow convinced into agreeing to a deal like this they'd be robbed of not only one of their prized assets, but they'd be getting a far less influential player in return.

In short, this would be a terrible deal for the club, especially if you consider the fact Pereira's only rated at £9m per Transfermarkt.

It's no secret that the funds Leicester would gain from selling Maguire would be healthy but if a player of Pereira's calibre is being used as a sweetener, it should be a no-go.

The fact of the matter is that the 23-year-old doesn't provide enough end product and would only add another frustrating figure to their ranks.

Last term he only found the net once whilst his assist tally was the same number. Boasting the ability to play centrally and out wide, he hardly matches up to those already at the club.

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In midfield Wilfred Ndidi's place seems set whilst it's highly unlikely he'd live up to James Maddison's performances.

Meanwhile, on the flanks, his numbers are even less convincing than the likes of Marc Albrighton, Demarai Gray and Rachid Ghezzal.

Between them they only found the net six times in 2018/19.

As such, signing a player like Pereira in return for Maguire would fail to make much sense.

If Leicester are going to bring in any forward players this summer they have to be capable of providing far more end product.