Arsenal plot stunning James Maddison cash plus player transfer

Arsenal Believe James Maddison Could be Available for Transfer

People are rightly coming back to what happened last summer for reference in any potential deal for Maddison.

An unnamed Premier League club failed with a £70m bid 12 months ago. Normally, following that, further down the line that figure could be reduced with one year of his contract passing by and the possible openness of the player to leave.

Unfortunately for Arsenal, Maddison then went and signed a four-year deal with a £100k-per-week salary. If anything, the £70m fee will have gone up.

Given the interest in his signature, certain ‘gentleman’s agreements’ can be discussed that would allow Maddison to move with his club’s blessing should the Foxes receive the fee they’re after.

Some fleeting reports of the 24-year-old being open to the move have arisen, and money does talk, but how keen would he be on joining a club in transition with no European football? Despite the plethora of issues at Arsenal, however, they do seem to still have some ‘pull’.

But nothing will be agreed unless Leicester’s demands are met. Of course.

Though Kajumba adds that discussions would be very difficult, Arsenal believe there is a deal to be struck. Or at least room for negotiation.

With the new season starting in just three weeks, for the sake of both parties a quick transaction would be preferable. Youri Tielemans is attracting interest from Liverpool and Manchester United but the signs are that he will pen a new contract, in which case it could aid Arsenal’s case.

Even with the Belgian staying one would imagine a replacement for Maddison would be needed, which with £60m+ wouldn’t be all too difficult for the club given their excellent track record in the transfer market. They’ve already shown their nous with Patson Daka and Boubakary Soumaré this summer.

In any case, this won’t be an easy deal to pull off. Leicester don’t need the money, boast all the negotiating power and for Arsenal to gain an extra foot in they would need Maddison to push for this deal. There is no indication yet that he is doing so.

Last few hours of the transfer window, anyone?