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'Manchester United join Manchester City in the chase for Leicester defender Harry Maguire' as rivals set to battle it out for England defender

Manchester United are set to battle it out with rivals Manchester City to secure the services of Leicester defender Harry Maguire.

The two Manchester clubs are interested in signing the Englishman and is valued at £50million by the Foxes, who are reluctant to let him leave.

Pep Guardiola is keen to bolster his defensive line, even after spending £57million on Amyeric Laporte at the end of the January transfer window.

Manchester United join Manchester City in race to sign Leicester' defender Harry Maguire (L)
Manchester United join Manchester City in race to sign Leicester' defender Harry Maguire (L)

Jose Mourinho insisted that he wouldn't be adding any more attacking options to his squad following the arrival of Alexis Sanchez but the United boss is now interested on bringing Maguire in to sure up his back-line, according to the Daily Mirror.