Blockbuster transfer alert: Leicester and Tottenham strike £40m agreement for James Maddison
Tottenham secures £40m deal for James Maddison, beating competition from Newcastle Leicester's relegation prompts cashing in on Maddison, a highly-regarded player Follow Sky Sports for more on summer transfer window
James Maddison is set to undergo a medical examination at Tottenham on Wednesday, bringing him closer to completing his £40m transfer from Leicester City. An agreement, valued at approximately £40m, has been established between Tottenham and Leicester.
Newcastle had shown interest in signing Maddison, a player with only one year remaining on his Leicester contract. However, the focus of the north east club has now shifted to AC Milan's Sandro Tonali.
Strengthening Tottenham's midfield choices is of utmost importance as Ange Postecoglou prepares for his debut season at the helm.
Analysis: Maddison among the elite
We're joined by Nick Wright:Despite Leicester's relegation, Maddison's reputation remains untarnished. In an arduous season for the club, he remarkably achieved 10 goals and nine assists solely in Premier League matches.
This further solidifies his exceptional track record at the renowned King Power Stadium. Throughout five seasons, he has firmly established himself as one of the most skilled attacking midfielders in the Premier League.
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Maddison is regarded as one of the top performers in the Premier League. His exceptional standing is backed by impressive statistics. Since joining Leicester from Norwich in 2018, Maddison has created a remarkable number of chances, placing him third after Kevin De Bruyne and Trent Alexander-Arnold. Moreover, he ranks among the top five players with the highest number of shots on goal, trailing only Mohamed Salah, Harry Kane, and Heung Min-Son.
Maddison also ranks in the top eight for assists and big chances created. With 43 goals in that period, only 18 players have scored more.
The numbers add up to show why he was in such high demand.
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