LONDON: A person with knowledge of the deal says Manchester United are set to break the world transfer record for a defender after agreeing to pay £80 million ($97 million) to sign Harry Maguire from Leicester City.
The person spoke to Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the transfer is yet to be finalized.
United had been pursuing the 26-year-old Maguire for more than a year since his standout performances at the 2018 World Cup for England.
The person says United have reached an agreement with Leicester with a week remaining in the summer transfer window ahead of the Premier League season opening. The fee eclipses the deal struck in July for Matthijs de Ligt to leave Ajax for Juventus for €75 million euros (then $85 million).
United open their campaign against Chelsea on Sunday, Aug. 11. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side are trying to return to the Champions League after finishing sixth in the Premier League last season.
Manchester United to pay $97m for Leicester defender Harry Maguire
Manchester United to pay $97m for Leicester defender Harry Maguire
- United had been pursuing the 26-year-old Maguire for more than a year
- United open their campaign against Chelsea on Sunday, Aug. 11
Tickets on sale for Fanatics Flag Football Classic in Riyadh, featuring NFL legend Tom Brady
- Event on March 21 is described as a first-of-its-kind sport-and-entertainment global showcase, with a lineup of current NFL players, former stars and international entertainers
- Three star-studded teams will compete at Kingdom Arena, alongside a full program of entertainment with American comedian Kevin Hart serving as host
RIYADH: Tickets are now on sale for the inaugural Fanatics Flag Football Classic at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh on March 21.
The event, part of Riyadh Season, brings together the worlds of sport and entertainment in what is described as a first-of-its-kind global showcase, featuring NFL legend Tom Brady and a lineup of current players, former stars and international entertainers.
Three star-studded teams will compete in fast-paced flag football matches, alongside interactive experiences for fans and a full program of entertainment, with American comedian Kevin Hart set to host.
Organizers said it underlines the global reach and diverse nature of Riyadh Season, and reinforces the Kingdom’s growing profile as a destination for major international events.
Flag football is a noncontact version of American football in which the players wear flags attached to belts, and instead of physically tackling each other they attempt to grab opponents’ flags.
Tickets for the event are available now through the Webook platform, the Saudi General Entertainment Authority said on Tuesday.
