Claude Puel: Harry Maguire won't be joining Manchester United

Harry Maguire will continue turning out for Leicester City this season amid media reports Premier League rivals Manchester United are trying to land the England central defender.

England's defender Harry Maguire (R) drives the ball during their Russia 2018 World Cup play-off for third place football match between Belgium and England at the Saint Petersburg Stadium in Saint Petersburg on July 14, 2018

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That is the verdict of Leicester manager Claude Puel, who heaped praise on the towering defender's performances for his country at the World Cup finals.

25-year-old Maguire was a revelation as England reached the semi-finals in Russia.

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"I am confident about the presence of Harry for this season. He is a very good player for us," Puel told Sky Sports.

"He was great and played very well. It was not a surprise to see him perform well at this level in the international game."

Maguire joined Leicester from Hull in a £17m deal a year ago, but there are claims United would be willing to shell out £75m to bring Maguire to Old Trafford.

Puyel is keen to retain Maguire, Kasper Schmeichel and Jamie Vardy after Leicester sold winger Riyad Mahrez to Manchester City for £60m.

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