Arsenal continue to be linked to midfielder Leicester James Maddison, but any deal there will not come cheap, as manager Brendan Rodgers sees a star turn in his lineup like Grealish, who just moved to Man City for £ 100m.
Big numbers have already been discussed
Some big numbers have already been discussed when it comes to the future of James Maddison, with a lot of speculation about an early departure from the East Midlands for the highly rated 24-year-old. Leicester, however, were reluctant sellers and suggested that they would demand a figure close to the British free record that drove Jack Grealish from Aston Villa to the Etihad Stadium if they were to part ways with another English international playmaker.
James Maddison wonderful talent
Brendan is aware of speculation around one of his most valuable assets, but has told reporters from player he puts on Jack Grealish’s talent grid that he thinks the two are close. They are both very talented players. Stylistically, Brendan thinks they are the same. They are both creators, but he would say that they are both completely different. One is a dribbler – one brings people to the sides. James Maddison is in the center and he is more of a rogue. So yes, they are both creative players, but stylistically they are both very different.
Everyone could see today how hard Maddison works for the team, his quality and how he takes the ball. His eye for the last pass. James Maddison is a wonderful talent and Rodgers thought he was tactically superior because they really challenge you in that regard. Rodgers thought he was great. Brendan also said that James Maddison was unhappy with a series of injuries that cut his progress last season. According to Rodgers, this will be a big year for Maddison trying to maintain that fitness – you also need a little luck with that. All Maddison can do is play at the highest level for Leicester and see where he takes.