Tag: James Maddison

James Maddison is a midfielder who plays for Leicester City but has been heavily linked with a move to Arsenal in the summer of 2021

Tottenham Hotspur's Greek-Australian Head Coach Ange Postecoglou looks on during the English Premier League football match between Tottenham Hotspur and Sheffield United at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, on September 16, 2023. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Ange Postecoglou Wenger comparison raises many questions

A critique of Martin Keown's recent article on Tottenham Hotspur under Ange Postecoglou, from an Arsenal supporter's perspective. Are the comparisons with Wenger's Arsenal premature?
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 24: Arsenal fans celebrate their sides first goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Tottenham Hotspur at Emirates Stadium on September 24, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Arsenal left to rue mistakes in 2-2 draw with Tottenham

Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur share the spoils in a dramatic North London Derby. Both teams had their moments but ultimately settled for a 2-2 draw.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND: Bukayo Saka of England during the UEFA EURO 2024 qualifying round group C match between England and North Macedonia at Old Trafford on June 19, 2023. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Saka secures 2nd England Player of the Year honour amid Tottenham twist

Bukayo Saka, Arsenal's prodigy, wins his second England Player of the Year award, with Tottenham's James Maddison doing the honours.
LEICESTER, ENGLAND - MAY 28: Harvey Barnes of Leicester looks on during the Premier League match between Leicester City and West Ham United at The King Power Stadium on May 28, 2023 in Leicester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Arsenal interested in 25yo after huge Tottenham bid rejected

Following a rejected Tottenham bid, Arsenal have shown interest in Harvey Barnes, Leicester's relegated star, looking to strengthen their wing.
NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND - JANUARY 14: Timothy Castagne of Leicester City during the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest and Leicester City at City Ground on January 14, 2023 in Nottingham, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Arsenal Premier League signing falls down list of priorities

Arsenal are reportedly interested in signing Timothy Castagne from Leicester City. The move could solve defensive issues but it's not all smooth sailing.
Leicester City's James Maddison reacts during the Premier League match at the King Power Stadium, Leicester. Issue date: Thursday, May 6, 2021. Copyright: Michael Regan

Arsenal target £40m 26yo from relegated Leicester City

James Maddison is set to leave relegated Leicester City this summer, and Arsenal are reportedly one of the clubs targeting him.
Leicester City v Tottenham Hotspur - Premier League - King Power Stadium Leicester City's James Maddison during the Premier League match at the King Power Stadium, Leicester. Picture date: Sunday, May 23, 2021. Copyright: Mike Egerton

Leicester City midfielder on Arsenal’s summer radar

James Maddison is another midfielder on Arsenal's radar this summer, but Emile Smith Rowe may leave the club, according to a report.
Arsenal's Norwegian midfielder Martin Odegaard reacts at the end of the English Premier League football match between West Ham United and Arsenal at the London Stadium, in London on April 16, 2023. - West Ham United equalised 2 - 2 against Arsenal.(Photo by BEN STANSALL/AFP via Getty Images)

Martin Odegaard involved in 26.5% of all 83 Arsenal Premier League goals this season

Martin Odegaard emerges as a key leader at Arsenal, boasting impressive stats in their Premier League campaign.
Arsenal's Spanish manager Mikel Arteta reacts during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Manchester City at the Emirates Stadium in London on February 15, 2023. (Photo by IAN KINGTON/IKIMAGES/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal get midfielder boost ahead of Leicester

Arsenal have been boosted by the news that Thomas Partey could be available for their trip to Leicester on Saturday with Gabriel Jesus also closing in on a return.

Arsenal interest in James Maddison is not dead yet

Arsenal still haven't ended their interest in James Maddison and his camp remain calm about the potential transfer, according to a report.
Leicester City v Tottenham Hotspur - Premier League - King Power Stadium Leicester City's James Maddison during the Premier League match at the King Power Stadium, Leicester. Picture date: Sunday, May 23, 2021. Copyright: Mike Egerton

Arsenal end interest in James Maddison

Arsenal have ended their interest in James Maddison without submitting a bid for the Leicester City man.
Martin Odegaard during the UEFA Europa League Semi Final at the Emirates Stadium, London. Picture date: Thursday May 6, 2021. Copyright: John Walton

Arsenal still want 3 signings before the transfer deadline

Arsenal are still interested in signing an attacking midfielder, a goalkeeper and potentially a right back this window, according to a report.
EURO 2021, Nationalteam Portugal Training Training of the AA selection of Portugal Oeiras, 06/10/2021 - Training for the Portuguese AA soccer team that took place this afternoon at Cidade do Futebol in Jamor, to prepare for EURO 2020. Bernardo Silva Credit: Filipe Amorim

Bernardo Silva, Martin Odegaard or James Maddison: Arsenal’s choice

Bernardo Silva wants to leave Manchester City this summer and Arsenal could be banking on Mikel Arteta's good relationship with the player to try and sign him for less than James Maddison.
Leicester City's James Maddison reacts during the Premier League match at the King Power Stadium, Leicester. Issue date: Thursday, May 6, 2021. Copyright: Michael Regan

Positive signs in Arsenal negotiations for James Maddison

There are positive signs in Arsenal's negotiations for James Maddison, though he's likely to cost £60m and there's no breakthrough yet.
Leicester City v Tottenham Hotspur - Premier League - King Power Stadium Leicester City's James Maddison during the Premier League match at the King Power Stadium, Leicester. Picture date: Sunday, May 23, 2021. Copyright: Mike Egerton

Brendan Rodgers on Arsenal’s James Maddison interest

Brendan Rodgers says that Leicester have received no offers for James Maddison, despite Arsenal's reported interest.
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 05: James Maddison of Leicester City celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Fulham FC and Leicester City at Craven Cottage on December 5, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

James Maddison open to Arsenal transfer: Could cost £60m+

James Maddison is open to joining Arsenal this summer, but Leicester City could demand at least £60m for the transfer.
Leicester City's James Maddison reacts during the Premier League match at the King Power Stadium, Leicester. Issue date: Thursday, May 6, 2021. Copyright: Michael Regan

Arsenal holding back-channel James Maddison talks

Arsenal are holding back-channel talks with Leicester City over a deal for James Maddison, with the Gunners willing to reach a reasonable compromise on a fee.
Leicester City v Tottenham Hotspur - Premier League - King Power Stadium Leicester City's James Maddison during the Premier League match at the King Power Stadium, Leicester. Picture date: Sunday, May 23, 2021. Copyright: Mike Egerton

Ornstein and Fabrizio play down Arsenal’s James Maddison pursuit

An Arsenal move for Leicester City's James Maddison doesn't look realistic this window, according to David Ornstein and Fabrizio Romano.
Leicester City's James Maddison reacts during the Premier League match at the King Power Stadium, Leicester. Issue date: Thursday, May 6, 2021. Copyright: Michael Regan

Arsenal explore part swap deal to sign James Maddison

Arsenal are willing to offer Reiss Nelson or Ainsley Maitland-Niles in a part swap deal with Leicester City for James Maddison, according to a report.
RENATO SANCHES - Portugal vs France - UEFA EURO - 23/06/2021. Anthony BIBARD / FEP / Panoramic

Arsenal target Renato Sanches with Lille open to selling

Arsenal could look to take advantage of Lille's financial problems by signing Renato Sanches this summer - if they can't land James Maddison.
Leicester City v Tottenham Hotspur - Premier League - King Power Stadium Leicester City's James Maddison during the Premier League match at the King Power Stadium, Leicester. Picture date: Sunday, May 23, 2021. Copyright: Mike Egerton

Leicester City want £60m for James Maddison

Leicester City are open to selling James Maddison this summer but the Foxes want £60m for the 24-year-old.
Leicester City v Tottenham Hotspur - Premier League - King Power Stadium Leicester City's James Maddison during the Premier League match at the King Power Stadium, Leicester. Picture date: Sunday, May 23, 2021. Copyright: Mike Egerton

Arsenal interest in James Maddison confirmed but price a problem

Leicester City sources have confirmed Arsenal are interested in James Maddison, but they aren't expecting the kind of bid needed to complete a deal.
Emile Smith Rowe in action during the Premier League match at Selhurst Park, London. Picture date: Wednesday May 19, 2021. Copyright: Frank Augstein

Are Arsenal playing games with Emile Smith Rowe’s agent and Aston Villa?

Two offers for Emile Smith Rowe from Aston Villa and two different players offered the number 10 shirt that's meant to be going to the midfielder in his new contract, so what's really going on?
Leicester City's James Maddison reacts during the Premier League match at the King Power Stadium, Leicester. Issue date: Thursday, May 6, 2021. Copyright: Michael Regan

Bid expected: Arsenal offer James Maddison big wage increase

Arsenal have offered James Maddison a five-year deal with a significant salary increase, and a move to sign him is expected in the coming weeks.
Albert Sambi Lokonga pictured during a soccer game between RSC Anderlecht and KRC Racing Genk, Sunday 14 March 2021 in Brussels, in the semifinals of the Croky Cup Belgian cup. VIRGINIE LEFOUR

Arsenal’s best predicted line-up ahead of 2021/22 season

This summer's transfer window is the biggest that Arsenal have faced in their recent history after finishing eighth at the end of the 2020/21 Premier League campaign.
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 05: James Maddison of Leicester City celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Fulham FC and Leicester City at Craven Cottage on December 5, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

James Maddison’s camp tell Arsenal they’re open to a move

James Maddison's camp are open to a move to Arsenal this summer if a suitable offer arrives, according to a report.
Leicester City v Tottenham Hotspur - Premier League - King Power Stadium Leicester City's James Maddison during the Premier League match at the King Power Stadium, Leicester. Picture date: Sunday, May 23, 2021. Copyright: Mike Egerton

Episode 293: Analysing Arsenal’s home grown transfer targets

This week, we weigh up the pros and cons of Arsenal bids for Ben White and James Maddison, wonder who will replace Xhaka, and ask 'What system does Arteta want to play anyway?'
Leicester City's James Maddison reacts during the Premier League match at the King Power Stadium, Leicester. Issue date: Thursday, May 6, 2021. Copyright: Michael Regan

Arsenal learn price to sign top target James Maddison this summer

Arsenal are considering a move for James Maddison, who is now 'top' of the club's summer shortlist, but they'll have to splash out £60m+.
Leicester City v Tottenham Hotspur - Premier League - King Power Stadium Leicester City's James Maddison during the Premier League match at the King Power Stadium, Leicester. Picture date: Sunday, May 23, 2021. Copyright: Mike Egerton

Arsenal interested in James Maddison after recent contact

Arsenal are interested in James Maddison and have made contact with him in recent months, though he may prove a pricey acquisition.
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 05: James Maddison of Leicester City celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Fulham FC and Leicester City at Craven Cottage on December 5, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Rodgers: Chilwell and Maddison are doubts for Arsenal

Ben Chilwell and James Maddison could both miss out on the Leicester City trip to Arsenal on Tuesday, according to head coach Brendan Rodgers.
LEICESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 22: James Maddison of Leicester City celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the Premier League match between Leicester City and Huddersfield Town at The King Power Stadium on September 22, 2018 in Leicester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Arsenal and Manchester United want Maddison as Foxes prepare new contract

Leicester City are trying to tie James Maddison down to a new contract despite interest from both Arsenal and Manchester United.
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Report: Wilfried Zaha, James Maddison and Dayot Upamecano deals all off

Potential deals for Wilfried Zaha, James Maddison and Dayot Upamecano are all off after Arsenal's failure to qualify for the Champions League, according to reports.
NORWICH, ENGLAND - JANUARY 06: James Maddison of Norwich City shows appreciation to the fans after the The Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Norwich City and Chelsea at Carrow Road on January 6, 2018 in Norwich, England. (Photo by James Chance/Getty Images)

Arsenal consider £25m move for 21-year-old with knee injury

Arsenal, along with Tottenham and Manchester City are still interested in Norwich’s £25m-rated England u21 international, James Maddison, even though the midfielder is out with knee ligament damage.
NORWICH, ENGLAND - JANUARY 06: James Maddison of Norwich City shows appreciation to the fans after the The Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Norwich City and Chelsea at Carrow Road on January 6, 2018 in Norwich, England. (Photo by James Chance/Getty Images)

Arsenal join five Premier League clubs in race for 21-year-old James Maddison

Six Premier League clubs are in a battle for Norwich City attacking midfielder James Maddison's signature this summer, according to reports.
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Press roundup: City cleared, unsporting v Tottenham, promotion, administration & Arsenal fixtures confirmed

With Arsenal still in media lockdown after their latest defeat, let's take a look at some of the more interesting stories from around the papers.

Arsenal scout Coventry’s James Maddison – report

Arsenal, along with Liverpool, have reportedly sent scouts to Coventry to watch midfielder James Maddison. The 19-year-old has scored two goals in nine appearances for the League One...