Manchester United are making their final decision on Harry Maguire’s exit this summer

The 31-year-old is believed to have admirers in Italy, where fellow centre-back and former United team-mate Chris Smalling excels with Roma.

Maguire is currently struggling to return to fitness after missing the Euros with a calf problem, but reports suggest his club are ready to try for a second successive summer to offload him.

Raphael Varane has already left on a free transfer, while the club are also open to offers for Victor Lindelof.

Lisandro Martinez returned at the end of the season and will be No.1 choice next term, while Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite has been targeted. But United believe the Toffees’ £70million valuation is far too high and have subsequently turned to De Ligt, down from Bayern and captaining Ten Hag at former club Ajax.

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