3 reasons why Harry Maguire is a perfect signing for Manchester United

#2 Immaculate aerial abilities

Harry Maguire is excellent in heading the ball.

Manchester United conceded 54 goals in the Premier League last season, and a good part of those came from either set-piece situation or long ball arrowed towards their box. In spite of improving his aerial game, Victor Lindelof was suspect in marking strikers.

Richarlison's goal in United's 4-0 loss at Goodison Park summed up the inability of United players to defend set-pieces. Harry Maguire, with his aerial prowess, is a perfect solution for Ole to solve his defensive woes. The 26-year-old boasted the highest success rate in the aerial duels among all the Premier League defenders(78.1%).

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#1 An upgrade on the current centre-backs at Man United

Harry Maguire was statistically better than every United centre-back/

Leicester City's high asking price(£80-£90m) has stirred a debate surrounding Harry Maguire's quality and whether he is worth that much. Former Sheffield United defender may not be present in the top bracket yet, however, he is an upgrade on Ole's current central defensive cadre.

If the statistics are put to scale, Harry Maguire will eclipse most of those when compared to United's centre-backs. Below are some numbers registered in the Premier League to assert his status.

• Passes-1747 (2nd: Victor Lindelof-1490)
• Aerial battles won- 118 (2nd: Chris Smalling- 102)
• Clearances-152 (2nd: Victor Lindelof- 118)
• Headed Clearance- 77 (2nd: Victor Lindelof- 63)
• Duels Won- 181 (2nd: Luke Shaw- 147)
• Recoveries-195 (2nd: Victor Lindelof- 147)