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Manchester United fans have flocked to Twitter to exclaim their dissatisfaction at the news that the Red Devils are ready to move on from Kalidou Koulibaly in favour of a swoop for Harry Maguire after being put off by the Napoli defender’s price tag.
Linked with a bevy of centre-backs to reinforce a beleaguered defense, Koulibaly had been seen as the number one target for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer but The Independent reports that United will now turn their attention to the Leicester City centre-back as a more affordable option.
A crucial element of Carlo Ancelotti’s Napoli side, United have been quoted a price of £90m to sign Koulibaly, a cost deemed unfeasible by Ed Woodward and the United hierarchy.
Maguire was linked with a move to Old Trafford last season after a strong World Cup campaign and United could finally be ready to pull the trigger on the 26-year old after another assured season saw him make 31 Premier League appearances for the Foxes.
Despite Maguire’s growing reputation, United supporters have been left livid at the club’s decision to pursue a cheaper option as opposed to the initial first-choice target in Koulibaly.
Check out the best of the reaction below!