Newcastle Outshines Tottenham in Bid for Leicester and England Midfielder James Maddison
Newcastle and Tottenham are both vying for the signature of Leicester and England midfielder James Maddison, with the Foxes willing to listen to offers following their relegation Maddison has been a standout player for Leicester since joining from Norwich in 2018 and is considered among the elite Follow all the latest news on this transfer race across Sky Sports
Newcastle and Tottenham are vying for the signature of Leicester's talented attacking midfielder, James Maddison, as his contract nears its end in the coming months.
Newcastle's interest stems back to the January transfer window, when Leicester were unwilling to sell the 26-year-old.
But following relegation, the Foxes will now listen to offers.
While Newcastle can provide the allure of Champions League football, Spurs have also expressed interest in the player for a long time. This interest may become more concrete with the recent appointment of Ange Postecoglou as head coach.
Postecoglou and Spurs are currently assessing their options to enhance the squad for the upcoming season. They are weighing their choices on which players to retain and which ones to let go in order to bring about the desired transformation. Maddison and Barnes are among the Leicester players who are anticipated to leave the team.
Analysis: Maddison among the elite
According to Sky Sports' Nick Wright, despite Leicester's relegation, Maddison's reputation remains untarnished. Even in a challenging season for the club, he was able to score 10 goals and provide nine assists in Premier League games alone.He has consistently delivered impressive performances at the King Power Stadium, building an exceptional portfolio of work. Through five seasons, he has solidified his position as one of the most skilled attacking midfielders in the Premier League.
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James Maddison ranks among the best in the Premier League
In terms of statistics, Maddison's rank among the elite is undeniable. Since he joined Leicester from Norwich in 2018, he has only been surpassed in chances created in the Premier League by two players - Kevin De Bruyne and Trent Alexander-Arnold. Additionally, he ranks in the top three for shots on goal, following only Mohamed Salah, Harry Kane, and Heung Min-Son. Maddison also holds a place in the top eight for assists and big chances created. Furthermore, with 43 goals in that time frame, he has scored more than all but 18 players.
The demand for his services is evident in the numbers, and it's likely that more interested parties will surface in the coming weeks.
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