Manchester United are ‘interested’ in Maddison says pundit
Manchester United are ready to offer Leicester £45million plus Jesse Lingard to complete the signing of James Maddison this month. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is desperate to strengthen his side with the Red Devils chasing Champions League qualification.
The United boss is ready to sacrifice Lingard if it means landing Maddison who he sees as key to the next stage of the rebuilding process at Old Trafford.
The 27-year-old has struggled for form this season and doesn’t have a single goal or assist in the Premier League.
That has seen Lingard fall out of England boss Gareth Southgate’s thinking ahead of Euro 2020 in the summer.
The attacking midfielder hasn’t featured for the Three Lions since the UEFA Nations League finals in Portugal.
The Mirror claim Maddison is one of the top targets for Solskjaer this month as he looks to add creativity to his United squad.
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Maddison could think twice about joining United though with the report claiming he is desperate to play Champions League football next season.
The Red Devils currently sit fifth in a fight to finish in the top four while Leicester are up in second, 14 points ahead of Solskjaer’s side.
Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers is said to realise the club will struggle to hold onto Maddison in the long-term though if his development continues on its current trajectory.
United also have previous for completing transfers with the Foxes, after sealing a deal for Harry Maguire last summer.
Rodgers was publicly defiant on any of his top stars leaving this month in a press conference on Friday.
Man Utd transfer news: James Maddison is wanted by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer (Image: GETTY)