Manchester United have reportedly set sights on an African centre-back to replace departing defender Harry Maguire.

The Red Devils and West Ham are in talks for the transfer of the 31-year old.

It has been even reported that Manchester United have agreed a £30m fee to sell Maguire despite evaluating him at £50m. And they are not in short of ideas for his replacement.

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According to Manchester Evening News, the Old Trafford-based outfit is luring Burkina Faso defender Edmond Tapsoba to replace Maguire.

Red Devils manager Erik ten Hag is said to be a big fan of the 24-year old’s composure and maturity.

Knowing his contract ends next year at Bayer Leverkusen, Tapsoba should not cost a lot. But Man United have other options like Benjamin Pavard and Jean-Clair Todibo.