Manchester City want Harry Maguire to replace Vincent Kompany. Pep Guardiola lavished defender with praise on pitch at Etihad. Leicester do not want to sell
https://mol.im/a/7047439 I think i mentioned this about nine months ago on here, to be told that he wouldn't be needed/wanted
We might just turn £17m into £65m in 2 years.
Well 9 months ago, with 4 top class centre backs, he wouldn't have been needed. Fast forward to present day and one is moving on whilst another is heavily rumoured to be also heading for the door.
I'd be really disappointed if we signed Maguire for anything like the figures being mooted though.
I'm not convinced there is much in the rumours, that article is very wishy washy with no substance, but we have been linked with him for a while so no smoke without fire and all that.
I wonder if Otamendi could be persuaded to stay now that Vinny is going? That would be my preference. I also wouldn't object to activating Toby whatshisface's £25m release clause from Spuds. Would expect to see Garcia promoted to the first team fold next season too, he looks a top prospect.
If Otamendi did stay, I'd be happy to go into 19/20 with him, Stones, Laporte, Garcia as our central defenders, with players like Fernandinho and Danilo capable of filling in there too.