Harry Maguire admits Manchester United tried to sign him during the transfer window

Ex-Sheffield United defender Harry Maguire has revealed that Manchester United did try to sign him over the summer, but he is happy he stayed at current club Leicester City.
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Harry Maguire

The 25-year-old's performances for England at the World Cup made him a key target for United manager Jose Mourinho, but Leicester made it clear Maguire was not for sale.

He said: 'I spoke with Leicester after a bit of interest from clubs, and they reiterated that I wasn't for sale and I respected that decision.

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'They gave me an opportunity to play in the Premier League, when I had just been relegated with Hull. They gave me that opportunity and it is a club I am really enjoying my time at. I am playing week in and week out which is important to me.

'They have given me the platform to play at the World Cup so I feel I owe them and I respect that decision. Now I am looking forward to the season.'

Despite rumours of a £50million move to Manchester, for now it looks like Sheffield will be the only United on Maguire's footballing CV.