Manchester United remain hopeful of completing a deal for James Maddison.

The Manchester Evening News says the Leicester playmaker has caught the eye with a host of eye-catching performances which have seen him called up to the England squad by Gareth Southgate.

The report also claims Harry Maguire, a close friend of Maddison, could help get the deal over the line.

United tried their luck in the summer but to no avail and they're expected to return for the midfielder.

Old Trafford sources believe United's England contingent of Marcus Rashford and Jesse Lingard helped sway Maguire amid competition from Manchester City, who outlined their intention to move for Maguire on the day United agreed an £80million fee with Leicester.