Manchester United 'willing to meet Harry Maguire asking price'

Manchester United are reportedly prepared to meet Leicester City's asking price for Harry Maguire.

Both United and neighbours Manchester City have been heavily linked with a move for the England international, who is said to be valued in the region of £85m.

City have allegedly insisted that they are not willing to pay such a fee, effectively leaving United with a decision to make over their pursuit of the 26-year-old.

According to The Sun, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has given the green light for the North-West giants to press on with their efforts to bring the centre-back to Old Trafford.

There is a suggestion that United would prefer to include a player in any deal in order to lower the price, although Leicester are said to be against those terms.

Meanwhile, Victor Lindelof has reportedly emerged as a target for Barcelona, with his agent also suggesting that the Swede is attracting interest from a top European club.