Maddison transfer value latest example of regrettable Leicester business
James Maddison’s apparently revealed transfer value is the latest obvious example of recently surprising, as well as regrettable, Leicester City business. This drastically contrasts with such formerly excellent work conducted in the past by the Foxes.
Maddison is not quite a generational footballing talent, but he is not a million miles away either. He is arguably on the echelon of game-changer just below the highest after being truly impactful in front of goal for nearly two years or so of Premier League action. Clearly I am a fan of the former Norwich City man’s playing style, especially when the No.10 is off the uncharted wing and can make great things happen centrally through facilitation. He also finds himself in decent scoring positions when deployed correctly, with an often deadly shot on either foot to match. This is a player who should attain Leicester a similar amount as Jack Grealish did Aston Villa.
Though there are drawbacks to players of this ilk – the luxury teammate. Although Maddison actually proved that he was able or willing to put the foot in and challenge opponents with more gusto than some, including myself would have imagined. Harvey Barnes is possibly a more appropriate current example of that type of star. ‘Madders’ is, however, as fragile on the ball as Barnes, almost to a play acting level. Yet those ruses – the midfielder is often genuinely fouled, to be fair – regularly foil the opposition in a plethora of ways. It is safe to say that Maddison is the most talented Fox at present. But he will almost certainly not be at King Power Stadium for long. And he definitely won’t compete in the Championship, in my opinion, which feels obvious too.
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Sadly for the Blue Army, relegation effectuates the imminent sale of premium assets. The £40million now demanded by LCFC for Maddison is indicative of poor planning, trading and negotiations within their own squad. The year remaining on his deal means no hope of retaining. The Youri Tielemans situation is comparably worse.