According to sources at Sportsweez, Tottenham Hotspur is on the verge of securing the signature of James Maddison after reaching an agreement with Leicester City regarding the transfer fee.
The negotiations between Spurs and the Foxes have been ongoing for a significant portion of this month as they aimed to strike a deal for Maddison, who has been a long-standing target for the North London club.
Earlier this week, Sportsweez reported that the transfer was in its final stages, with Ange Postecoglou, the newly appointed head coach of Tottenham, pushing to make Maddison one of his first signings in the summer transfer window.
Now, Sportsweez has learned that both clubs have come to terms on a fee that could potentially amount to £45 million if all additional clauses are fulfilled. Maddison is expected to undergo a medical examination shortly and finalize his move to Spurs.
Leicester City, who were relegated to the Championship at the conclusion of the 2022/23 Premier League season, initially held out hope of selling Maddison for £60 million. However, as revealed by Sportsweez earlier this week, their stance changed, leading to smoother negotiations with Tottenham.
Despite significant interest from Newcastle United in the midfielder, Maddison’s preference to relocate to North London played a crucial role in the deal, resulting in the Magpies withdrawing from talks in recent weeks.
Meanwhile, Leicester is determined to progress with their own transfer plans during this window. They have already lined up deals for Conor Coady from Wolves and Zack Steffen from Manchester City. Additionally, Tottenham’s Harry Winks is a primary target for Leicester, but discussions concerning his transfer are being handled separately from those involving Maddison.
In terms of Tottenham’s summer signings, they have already completed two deals. Dejan Kulusevski’s loan move from Juventus has been made permanent, and it was secured at a fee lower than the purchase clause in his contract. Furthermore, goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario officially joined the club on Tuesday.
The impending signing of James Maddison is set to bolster Tottenham Hotspur’s squad and provide them with a talented midfielder who can contribute to their on-field success. With negotiations finally reaching a positive outcome, fans of the North London club can eagerly anticipate the official announcement of Maddison’s arrival in the near future.