Manchester United transfer news: Harry Maguire seen as ideal defensive partner for Victor Lindelof

United are on the verge of completeing their third signing of the window

Manchester United are on the cusp of completing their third signing of the window after making a breakthrough in their attempts to sign Harry Maguire from Leicester.

The Foxes had turned down United's initial bid, but there has been progress on an £80m fee, which includes conditional clauses.

The deal would take United's summer spending close to £150m, but there is a rejuvenated look to the team.

Defence has long been a problem for the club, with Phil Jones and Chris Smalling seen by many as inadequate, and now United may have finally found themselves a duo to compete with the top sides.

The club see Maguire and Victor Lindelof as duo that will be the centre of their new-look defence and be the base of a hard-pressing team.

Scroll through the gallery above to see a potential first-team with Maguire at the heart of the defence.