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Jake Polden

Man Utd told to complete transfer for Premier League alternative to Harry Maguire

Manchester United should be 'banging down the door' to sign Toby Alderweireld.

That's according to Danny Mills, who can't understand why the Red Devils are overlooking the Tottenham star in favour of the likes of Harry Maguire.

Manchester United have already had a £70million bid for Maguire rejected, with the Foxes holding out for £10million more.

Alderweireld is older than the Leicester City defender but would set United back just £25million - a bargain for a player of his quality.

For Mills, the situation is a no-brainer.

"Let's say he plays another three seasons, that's around £8million-a-year," Mills told Football Insider.

Harry Maguire is a Man United target (Getty Images)

"People are paying loan fees of £8million-a-year, he's a ready-made player. It's an absolute bargain.

"How Manchester United are not coming and banging down the door, how Arsenal are not banging down the door and saying we want this player, I have no idea.

Toby Alderweireld is available for £25million ((Credit too long, see caption))

"£25million for a ready-made centre half who is going to get you through the next three seasons and bring on other players around them, it's a no-brainer for me.

"People will say you're going to lose money, yeah you are but you're going to do that if you bring loan players for me."

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