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Manchester United legend Sir Alex Ferguson believes the club should sign Leicester City defender Harry Maguire this summer, according to the Manchester Evening News.

The paper are not carrying quotes from the former Old Trafford boss but cite sources that claim Ferguson believes the Foxes defender is an "ideal signing" for the club.

United have already tried to sign the player this summer, with a reported £70m bid for the England international rejected last week.

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Maguire has made over 100 Premier League appearances, but there are doubts about his ability to make the step up to a top six side that will push for UEFA Champions League qualification spots.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is currently in the middle of a squad revamp though and the recent bid suggests United's recruitment team are intent on landing their man.

Many Man United fans aren't too keen on his potential arrival and have taken issue with Sir Alex Ferguson's reported opinion, taking to Twitter to share their thoughts this weekend...