Superclub reportedly lining up a bid for this shining Leicester star

With the transfer market reopening soon, it is no surprise to see superclubs being linked with an interest in Leicester City star James Maddison.

The ultra-talented Maddison has a tenancy to drop in and out of form; as well as persistent,  reoccurring and recurring injuries damaging any chance of consistency. Nevertheless, when the versatile No.10 is starting games or fit enough to come on from the substitute’s bench to influence matches – he often does, to the Foxes‘ advantage.

There has been a slight alteration to Brendan Rodgers’ Leicester formation and system of late: the holding midfielder is more isolated with a type of two number eights ahead of him. The linchpin was Wilfred Ndidi until his injury; while Youri Tielemans along with Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall often play the more advanced centre roles.

Therefore Maddison is allowed an increasingly attacking capacity, which suits his skill set and illuminates and assists his impact. Thusly, the statistical numbers the former Norwich City man achieves are eye-catching. But, unfortunately for the King Power club, this can mean other outfits develop an interest in the most prized assets on Filbert Way.

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Leicester City star James Maddison in top 10 of Sky Sports Premier League form chart

‘Madders’ finds himself ninth in the latest weekly rankings published by the outlet, following a sublime free-kick versus Brentford. Incidentally, Ivan Toney of the Bees is in 10th position, just behind the England international.

Clearly the Fox’s form should have seen him re-enter the Three Lions squad. Yet boss Gareth Southgate choosing awful performers such as Harry Maguire shows a clear unfairness in selection.

The subsequent player from the East Midlands side to make the longer list, was LCFC goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel. Schmeichel is 25th in the run-down and has been exhibiting decent shot-stopping of late; after the Dane is new entry Timothy Castagne.