Journalist Ben Jacobs has made a shock claim about Tottenham Hotspur and James Maddison in the summer transfer window.
When Tottenham activated Morgan Gibbs-White’s release clause three weeks ago, many thought that James Maddison’s place at Spurs could be under threat.
In the end, Gibbs-White decided to stay at Nottingham Forest, thus handing a blow to Thomas Frank’s side at the end of the protracted transfer saga.
According to reports over recent days, Tottenham have identified several alternatives to Gibbs-White and remain determined to land a new number ten over the coming weeks.
Tottenham would be open to offers for James Maddison
Journalist Ben Jacobs has now revealed there is a possibility that Maddison could be offloaded by Spurs this summer, with the Lilywhites willing to listen to offers for the player.
He explained that while Thomas Frank’s men are not actively looking to force out the England international, his fitness record means that a decent offer will be seriously considered.
Jacobs told We Are Tottenham TV: “There could be a slight surprise possibility that James Maddison is a player they would listen to offers for, without necessarily forcing him out of the door.”
“What happened last season was that Maddison was in and out; he lacked fitness at times and consistency even when he was fit.
“I don’t think it’s unthinkable that they would listen to offers at the right price, but it’s not a case of trying to force him out or transfer list him, it’s not their plan that he will leave, but there could be consideration to offers at the right price.”
Why Spurs fans should not be writing off Maddison just yet
The conversation around Maddison is a little perplexing, considering that he got 23 goal contributions last season despite spending a lot of time on the treatment table.
Spurs struggled as a creative force without the 28-year-old in the team, and one can argue that he deserves to start the season as the first choice in the number ten role.
While Maddison may not be the kind of energetic number ten that Thomas Frank prefers, fans should certainly not be writing off a fierce competitor like the former Leicester man.
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