Harry Maguire ‘similar to Virgil van Dijk’ and would ‘go to another level’ if he joined Manchester United, says Sam Allardyce

Sam Allardyce says Harry Maguire is ‘similar to Virgil van Dijk’ and would ‘go to another level’ if he signed for Manchester United.

The centre-back has been chased by the Red Devils all summer, but Leicester City are playing hardball over their £80million valuation.

United have already seen one bid rejected by the Foxes and while it was claimed last week an £80m deal has been agreed, it appears little progress has been made.

The transfer window shuts in two weeks’ time, but latest reports on Wednesday claim United’s executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward remains confident they can complete the transfer.

And former England manager believes the Three Lions international could rise to the level of Ballon d’Or frontrunner Van Dijk if he moves to Old Trafford.

Speaking on Wednesday’s Alan Brazil Sports Breakfast, Big Sam said: “I think he’s worth £70m – £75m.

“He’s similar to Van Dijk, he’s very good on the ball and he comes out from the back.

“Van Dijk looks a little better since he’s gone to Liverpool and I think it would take Maguire to another level going to Manchester United and bring more out of him.

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“It would be a massive move for him, but Leicester, they don’t have to sell.

“They’ve always hung out for the fee they want and got there in the end, so if United don’t have another alternative, I’m afraid they might have to pay a bit more than they expected.”