"S. Allardyce: "Maguire" is similar to van Dijk"

Former England national team manager Sam Allardyce believes that Harry Maguire is worth the money that "Leicester" asked for him.

The 26-year-old center-back is linked with "Manchester United" club. The "Red Devils" want to make H. Maguire the most expensive defender on the planet - they are hoping to receive 80 million pounds for him.

S. Allardyce compares him to the best player of the last season's "Premier" league, Virgil van Dijk, and believes that he is worth his transfer fee.

"I think he is worth 70-75 million pounds. He is similar to van Dijk - plays well with the ball and can come out of his zone," said the strategist.

"Van Dijk looks a little better after arriving at "Liverpool", so I think Maguire, going to "Manchester United", would reach another level and would bring out more from himself," added S. Allardyce.