Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly reached a significant milestone in their pursuit of James Maddison, as they have reached a verbal agreement with Leicester City to sign the English midfielder. According to Fabrizio Romano, the deal, worth £40 million, is now in the final stages of negotiation, with personal terms already agreed upon.
This comes with Spurs having already completed some impressive summer business, officially announcing both Dejan Kulusevski and Guglielmo Vicario as their first two signings of the summer in the last few days.
Tottenham Reach Verbal Agreement to Sign Newcastle Target James Maddison
Tottenham have now verbal agreement in place with Leicester to sign James Maddison, here we go! 🚨⚪️ #THFC
Personal terms agreed, deal ready for £40m fee after talks advanced to final stages yesterday night.
Next steps: medical tests, documents being prepared and then signed. pic.twitter.com/KAPgOzQiXO
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 28, 2023
Personal Terms Agreed With James Maddison
In a positive turn of events for Spurs, personal terms between the club and the 26-year-old have been successfully negotiated.
The agreement demonstrates the mutual interest and desire for the player to join the London-based club. Maddison’s willingness to join Tottenham has likely played a significant role in swaying the negotiations in their favour.
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Fee and Final Stages
The transfer fee for the English international’s move to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is set at £40 million. Negotiations have advanced to the final stages, indicating that the deal is nearing completion.
Both clubs are now focused on finalizing the necessary paperwork and conducting medical tests, which are standard procedures before the transfer can be officially announced.
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Tottenham Beat Competition from Newcastle United
Tottenham’s success in securing the former Norwich City man’s transfer is a blow to Newcastle United, who had also expressed interest in the talented midfielder. By outmanoeuvring their Premier League rivals, the Lilywhites have showcased their determination to bolster their squad with quality additions ahead of the upcoming season.
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The acquisition of Maddison, hailed an “outstanding” player, would undoubtedly strengthen the club’s midfield options and provide a creative spark in their attacking play.
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