Manchester United are said to be interested in signing Leicester City midfielder James Maddison at the end of the season. And the fact that the England international grew up loving the team will be encouraging for the Red Devils.
A move to Old Trafford can’t be ruled out as the playmaker has previously been photographed wearing their jerseys as a child and Erik ten Hag is working to reinforce his squad.
Manchester United are aware that they must strengthen their midfield if they want to compete with teams like Manchester City and Arsenal for the Premier League title in the upcoming season.
Maddison is one of the players on their radar as they strive to add more creativity to their lineup.
Earlier in the week, it was revealed that Leicester was prepared to release the 26-year-old this summer, whether or not they are successful in avoiding Premier League relegation.
🚨 Leicester will sell James Maddison this summer even if they avoid relegation.
Newcastle, Manchester United and Tottenham are all interested in the midfielder, who would be available for around £45m-£60m.
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The England international is reportedly valued at £45m by the Foxes.
And Man United will be encouraged by childhood snaps of the player. Back in 2019, images surfaced showing Maddison wearing United shirts as a child.
The playmaker himself has also previously confirmed he was a supporter of the club. In 2019, he was asked who his childhood hero was.
He replied by saying: “Uh uh, Cristiano. I was a Manchester United fan.”
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