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'They should be chasing De Ligt' - Ex-Man Utd man Spector surprised at Maguire move

Former Manchester United defender Jonathan Spector admits he is rather underwhelmed by his ex-club's courting of Harry Maguire, using Matthijs de Ligt as an example of the kind of player the club should be pursuing.

Leicester City star Maguire has become one of United's top targets in the current transfer window.

Negotiations have been difficult, however, with Leicester turning down repeated bids for a player they value at around £80 million [$99m].

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And Spector, speaking exclusively to AmericanGambler.com, believes there are more valid targets for a club of their stature.