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Manchester Evening News
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Stephen Killen

Manchester United told of Virgil van Dijk mistake after 'nonsensical' Harry Maguire fee

Paul Parker says that Manchester United's £80 million fee for Harry Maguire has created a false perception of the central defender.

The skipper has struggled this campaign and the former United full-back compared him to rival defender Virgil van Dijk who cost Liverpool £5m less.

Maguire has been synonymous with the defensive frailties this season at Old Trafford with much of the blame falling at the England international's feet.

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