Reds in Maguire Race
Liverpool are third-favourites to sign Harry Maguire from Leicester this summer.
The commanding defender has been in fine form for England in the World Cup and scored during the 2-0 win over Sweden last weekend.
Red legend Phil Thompson
believes Maguire would be the ideal partner for Virgil van Dijk at Anfield next season, and
Betway believe Jurgen Klopp could be a genuine contender for his signature.
“Many have been impressed by Harry Maguire in the Premier League at both Hull and Leicester, but it’s his performances at the World Cup that have really caught the eye,” spokesman Alan Alger said.
“He’s shown he can do it on the world stage and the Premier League’s big guns must have been keeping tabs on him ahead of next season, with
Tottenham, at
2/1, leading the chase for his signature.
“The commanding centre-half is still favoured at
10/11 to remain with the Foxes, but with Toby Alderweireld odds-on at 1/2 to join Manchester United, Spurs could be lining up Maguire as his replacement.
“Virgil van Dijk seems to have transformed
Liverpool’s defence since his arrival from Southampton and the Reds are
11/2 to combine him and Maguire at the heart of their back-line as they build a team capable of challenging for major honours.”