Former Liverpool defender Glen Johnson has backed Manchester United's move for Harry Maguire before the end of the summer window.

United and Leicester City are still haggling over terms for the England international.

“If United have come calling again, they know that Maguire wants to go and, as long as he gets that message to Leicester, I'm sure that deal will happen," he told TalkSport.

“If I'm Leicester, I'd take £80m now anyway. I think it's a great deal for everyone, all three parties, I can't see why it won't happen.

“When he first broke onto the scene, due to his size and certain bits in his game, he'd look a bit clumsy but I think he's matured and certainly learnt the game over the past few years."