New Leicester Manager Brendan Rodgers is not bowed by possible Manchester United’s hunt for Maguire

French international and Leicester defender Harry Maguire was very instrumental in their fight for the World cup just as he has been in the Premier League attracting the eye of gone former Manchester United Manager, Jose Mourinho..

New Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers is not concerned about Manchester United potentially reviving their interest in Harry Maguire this summer.

The centre-back was heavily linked with a move to Old Trafford last year after his exploits for England at the World Cup, helping Gareth Southgate’s side reach the semi-finals.

Jose Mourinho, the United boss at the time, was keen on restructuring his defensive line with a swoop for Maguire and there is a chance that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, or whoever is handed the job on a permanent basis, could revisit the situation.

Despite the fact that keeping Maguire would be difficult if United were to present a bid, Rodgers has insisted he is not concerned and explained how the 26-year-old fits into his preferred system.

“They may well come in but it doesn’t worry me. I think all you can worry is that you make the team the very best they can be,” he told the Leicester Mercury .

“You always have to be prepared for that moment as a club. It happens. But at this moment in time, I’m thinking about the team, and making the best that we can.

“He can step in, but firstly, he can defend. He wins his headers, very powerful, he’s brave, he gets blocks in, but the type of game I have always promoted they need to have some comfort on the ball at the back, and he can step in, make passes, so he’s a big talent.”

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