Daily Mirror

MOUR LIKELY MINA’S GOING TO BE A RED

- BY JAMES NURSEY

YERRY MINA has shot to the top of Jose Mourinho’s wanted list as Manchester United’s interest in Harry Maguire has cooled.

Maguire has been the subject of a tug-of-war between United and Leicester, who have stepped up talks with the central defender in a double-your-money bid to convince him to stay. United are now prioritisi­ng Barcelona defender Mina (below), who will cost less than half the £65million they were prepared to pay for England World Cup hero Maguire.

The 23-year-old Colombian impressed in Russia last month, scoring against England in the round of 16, and could be sold for £30m. He played just four league games for Barca after joining them six months ago.

United retain an interest in long-term target Toby Alderweire­ld of Tottenham as well, but Spurs are proving tough negotiator­s.

Leicester are adamant Maguire, 25, is not for sale despite Reds’ boss Mourinho’s desire, and the Foxes hope to tie down the star on a new four-year £100,000-a-week deal. BRIGHTON HAVE TOLD HULL THEY WANT £1.5M FOR MIDFIELDER OLIVER NORWOOD AFTER REJECTING TWO PREVIOUS BIDS

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