According to a report from Fichajes, Manchester City are interested in acquiring the services of James Maddison and they have already submitted a €65 million offer to sign the Tottenham Hotspur attacking midfielder. They consider him an ideal fit for Pep Guardiola’s system and believe he could play a key role in helping the team transition into the post-Kevin De Bruyne era.
Maddison made a name for himself while playing for Leicester City. His consistent performances resulted in a big-money move to Tottenham in the summer of 2023. While he had an impressive start to life in North London, injuries caused him a lot of trouble during his debut campaign.
Things haven’t been that great for Spurs this season but Maddison has certainly been one of their standout performers. He has been involved in a total of 45 matches across competitions and has contributed towards 23 goals (12 goals, 11 assists).
His impressive performances have caught the attention of Manchester City, who are on the lookout for an ideal replacement for Kevin De Bruyne. The Belgian international is set to part ways with the club this summer when his contract expires, as the club have decided against offering him a new deal.
With him leaving, City want to ensure they have enough quality in their ranks to cope with his absence. They consider Maddison an ideal replacement as he has the creativity, vision as well as the finishing ability. While he prefers playing as a number ten, he is equally effective in a deeper role in midfield.
The Manchester-based club are keen on signing him and have already submitted an offer worth €65 million. They are quite serious about their pursuit and seem to be willing to do everything in their power to get a deal over the line.
While he is an ideal fit for Guardiola’s system and they have already made a compelling offer, it will be interesting to see how Tottenham respond. The North London club could certainly use the funds to strengthen other areas, but parting ways with one of their best players to a direct rival won’t be an easy decision.
