Has James Maddison requested a transfer away from Leicester?

It’s been months since James Maddison reportedly began negotiating an improved deal from Leicester City. Why is it taking so long?

It was in 2019 when James Maddison and advisors started negotiating with Leicester City, if you believe the press coverage. When it’s written and read that way – last year – it certainly makes you think it’s been ages.

Well, relatively to other examples it has. Again – if the story is true: it was picked up by national journalists so supposition or sources probably are correct. Anyway, Maddison showed excellent form and gave brilliant displays before Christmas, though he’s definitely stopped stealing the show presently.

If pressed to select someone who has been consistent over the course of two-thirds of this season for the Foxes, it’d be Jonny Evans or Ricardo Pereira. They are Foxes of Leicester’s picks for the Player of the Year, currently.

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Maybe Maddison’s worsening performances are the reason an agreement hasn’t been reached over a potential wage hike. Though, again, that is just a guess; albeit an educated one which is feasible.

One promising element of the latest Foxes transfer saga we can tell you, is that the 23-year-old is yet to request a transfer, according to Express. However the publication also says that United are unwilling to accept the East Midlands side’s stance that their asset isn’t for sale. Expect bids this from somewhere this summer.

Ultimately if a new deal is being negotiated, keeping the talented playmaker is only a positive for Leicester. In addition to the great news of “Madders” not requesting a move, are the reports that Manchester United have begun the process of attempting to sign Aston Villa’s Grealish. Villa’s player is very similar in stature, style and well, everything comparably with Maddison to be honest. Therefore the Red Devils wouldn’t probably target the Fox as well as the Villan.