Speaking in a recent press conference, Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers has opened up on whether or not expects James Maddison to remain a Foxes’ player next season amid intense speculation the midfielder is wanted by Arsenal.
Maddison, 24, joined Leicester City in 2018 following a £22.5m move from Norwich City.
Since arriving at The King Power Stadium, the highly-rated midfielder has gone on to feature in 118 matches, in all competitions, directly contributing to 47 goals, along the way.
However, despite his important role in the Foxes’ first-team, the 24-year-old, who still has three years left on his contract, has seen his name become the subject of much transfer speculation.
Heavily linked with a switch to join Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal, recent reports have suggested the Gunners are prepared to pay as much as £60m in cash in exchange for the Englishman’s services.
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However, reacting to the speculation, manager Rodgers, who was recently asked for his thoughts, admitted that he believes Maddison will stay with the club ahead of next season.
Q: Will James Maddison be staying at Leicester?
Rodgers: “I believe so. I haven’t been told anything different. James is a very important member of our squad” pic.twitter.com/xd5sHEzv47
— BBC Sport Leicester (@BBCRLSport) August 5, 2021