Exclusive: Tottenham Hotspur on the Brink of Signing England Star James Maddison
Tottenham Hotspur in advanced talks to secure England midfielder, James Maddison, from Leicester City Competing with Newcastle for his signature, Spurs now lead the race as Leicester look to cash in following their relegation Follow the transfer window on Sky Sports
Tottenham are in advanced talks with Leicester City over the signing of midfielder James Maddison.
We News understands there is "cautious optimism" a deal can be struck.
According to one source, there is a minor discrepancy in valuation that is currently being addressed, and it is anticipated that personal terms will not pose any issues.
Additionally, Newcastle had shown interest in acquiring Maddison, who had just one year remaining on his contract with Leicester. However, the focus of the north east club has now shifted to AC Milan's Sandro Tonali.
Strengthening Tottenham's midfield is a major focus as Ange Postecoglou enters his debut season as manager. The acquisition of goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario for £17.2m has already been finalized this summer, and the loan transfer of Dejan Kulusevski from Juventus has been made permanent.
Analysis: Maddison among the elite
We' Nick Wright:Maddison's stature remains unblemished despite the demotion of Leicester. Amidst an arduous campaign for the team, he remarkably tallied 10 goals and nine assists solely in Premier League fixtures.
Throughout his time at the King Power Stadium, he has consistently added to his impressive repertoire. Over the span of five seasons, he has firmly solidified his position as one of the most formidable attacking midfielders in the Premier League.
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Maddison ranks among the best in the Premier League
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Since joining Leicester from Norwich in 2018, Maddison has been a prominent figure among the elite. The statistics speak for themselves, as he is one of only two players, alongside Kevin De Bruyne and Trent Alexander-Arnold, to have created more chances in the Premier League. In addition, he ranks among the top three players, namely Mohamed Salah, Harry Kane, and Heung Min-Son, for the number of shots on goal. Not only that, but Maddison is also in the top eight for assists and big chances created. With an impressive tally of 43 goals during this period, he sits among the 18 players who have scored the most.
The numbers add up to show why he was in such high demand.
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