Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly entered into “talks” with Leicester City over the signing of star midfielder James Maddison.
Who could Tottenham sign this summer?The two-month search for a replacement for Antonio Conte is now a distant memory after Spurs confirmed the arrival of Ange Postecoglou from Celtic last week.
Although he won’t officially start working until July 1, reports suggest the Australian and chairman Daniel Levy have already met to discuss transfer strategy.
Among the players who have reportedly piqued their interest, Chelsea’s Conor Gallagher has been targeted in recent days and Spurs are also on the hunt for a goalkeeper to replace outgoing Hugo Lloris.
Postecoglou also appeared to have given his side the green light to sign a star centre-back this summer, leading to links with the likes of Wolves star Max Kilman, among others.
However, Maddison is a name that is repeatedly mentioned by sections of the press. Spurs are believed to be among the main contenders for his signature alongside Newcastle.
According to reports, the two parties have already held talks with his entourage.The Premier League duo could battle it out for the prized Leicester asset, with a report from TEAMtalk showing a potential boost for Spurs as the two sides open talks.
According to their information, Newcastle ‘actually risk losing Maddison to Tottenham’, who could join them instead, after Eddie Howe’s side ‘turned away’ from the £60million asking price.
from Leicester. This could apparently ‘open the door’ for Spurs to sign him ‘first’, with the report also claiming that the two teams have entered into ‘discussions’ with the Foxes.
Another target for Postecoglou, according to this update, is Celtic striker Kyogo Furuhashi.
