The Norwegian knows he is fighting a difficult battle in the club’s attempts to sign the England international.
Manchester United have been tracking Maguire since last summer, when Jose Mourinho made an approach to sign him after the World Cup.
Yet the centre-back’s value seems to just carry on increasing with every Premier League and England match that goes by.
That’s seen Leicester demand in excess of £90million from United to seal the signing.
Leicester chiefs rejected an opening offer of £75m from the Red Devils last week.
According to the Evening Standard, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is said to be desperate to build his defence around Maguire.
But those plans might not come to fruition before next month’s deadline.
United’s defence has been the priority in this summer’s transfer market, yet they’re yet to make the breakthrough in their hopes of signing the 26-year-old.
Leicester are in a very strong position given that he only signed a new long-term deal at the start of last season.
Cheaper alternatives have been identified, including West Ham’s Issa Diop.
He will only be perused should United give up entirely in the race for the former Hull man.
Manchester City remain interested as they look to replace Vincent Kompany, but they are yet to table any offers.
Timeline of Manchester United’s interest in Maguire
-Harry Maguire plays well at the World Cup with England, netting in the quarter-final against Sweden alerting Manchester United to his talents.
-United make their interest official in Maguire to Leicester.
-The Foxes demand £75m for the England international to leave which Ed Woodward refuses to pay.
-After the transfer window officials at United claim they were ready to pay £100m for the right profile of defender. Raphael Varane is mentioned as the sort of player they wanted.
-United change their plan to short-term options rather than long-term ones with Varane being a four-time Champions League and World Cup winner.
-The Red Devils led by Jose Mourinho and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer have their worst defensive top flight season since 1978-79.
-Manchester United and Solskjaer settle on a new transfer strategy with an emphasis on young players and a preference for British additions.
-United make a £70m bid for Harry Maguire on July 2 as they look to get a deal over the line, it’s rejected.
