[ad_pod ]According to the Daily Star, Manchester United are confident of signing Leicester's Harry Maguire this summer after failing to secure the centre-back's signature last summer under Jose Mourinho.

What's the word, then?

Well, the Red Devils reportedly tried to lure the England international to Old Trafford last summer, but were priced out of a move by the Foxes who were intent on keeping Maguire.

Now, however, the aforementioned report from the Daily Star suggests that it was Maguire who wasn't keen to ditch the club who had splashed out £17m to sign him from relegated Hull back in 2017, instead deciding to stay put and show some loyalty.

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The former Sheffield United defender is now open to a move though, with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer reportedly urging the club to sign Maguire so he can build his defence around the 26-year-old.

Very harsh on Chris Smalling

One would assume that Maguire would be signed to partner Victor Lindelof in defence, seeing as the 24-year-old has made the most starts out of any of United's centre-backs this season with 32 to his name, whilst Smalling has 26 - Lindelof has also been arguably the club's most improved player and has enjoyed an excellent season.

If that is to be the case, then it would be extremely harsh on Smalling who has performed very well under Solskjaer, proving to be a solid, reliable option who very rarely lets the side down.

A number of United fans have been impressed with the England international of late since the Norwegian replaced Mourinho, so for him to be dropped in place of Maguire - should the deal go through - would be cruel.

He may well keep his place, but with Lindelof in equally, if not more, impressive form, it is unlikely that Maguire would be kept on the bench were he to arrive for a reported fee of £65m.