Manchester United are now the clear favourites to land Harry Maguire as talk intensifies over a £50m transfer.

United have been the long-time front-runners to sign Maguire.

And the bookmakers are suggesting a deal is now close to completion.

Maguire’s odds for a move to Old Trafford have dropped from 6/1 to 9/4 in the space of 24 hours, with punters flocking to back the 25-year-old joining Old Trafford.

Liverpool are second favourites to sign Maguire this summer at 9/2, while Chelsea and Manchester City can both be backed at 10/1.

Maguire is 16/1 to join Unai Emery’s revolution at Arsenal before next month’s transfer deadline.

“Harry Maguire was one of the stars of the England team at the World Cup and punters feel Manchester United are going to pursue the defender and make him their man before the Premier League season begins,” said Coral’s John Hill.