Arsenal could make a move for Leicester attacking midfielder James Maddison this summer, according to reports.
Mikel Arteta is keen to revamp his squad after a disappointing campaign last time out.
Arsenal finished eighth in the Premier League in 2020/21 and failed to qualify for European competition for the first time since 1996.
Arteta, who is about to enter his second full season at the helm, could come under pressure unless Arsenal get off to a good start in 2021/22.
Ben White and Houssem Aouar are thought to be among his leading transfer targets this summer - but that list could soon include Maddison.
The Sun cites a report which states that the Gunners are exploring the possibility of bringing the England international to north London.
It won't be easy. Maddison is one of Leicester's star players, even if he was not always ever-present last time out.
The 24-year-old has his peak years ahead of him and is no doubt a big part of the Foxes' long-term plans.
Leicester narrowly missed out on the Champions League last season, just as they did the year before.
They will be participating in the Europa League in the upcoming campaign, though, and it could be argued that a move to Arsenal would be a step down.
Indeed, the north London outfit might be a bigger club historically, but Leicester - who won the FA Cup in May - have been the better team in recent years.
Maddison is also under contract until 2024, which means his current employers are under no pressure to sell.
It is also unclear where exactly he would fit in at Arsenal. Maddison is an excellent player but he occupies the same No.10 position as Emile Smith Rowe.
And with the academy product poised to sign a new five-year deal at the Emirates, Arsenal may well be planning to build the attack around him.
Shinas007
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James Maddison is too god to be playing for Arsenal, Leicester are playing European football, battling for champions league, building an amazing squad where as Arsenal are making little moves and seem to be going no where
Y brooo...Do I need Sanction from u to comment on any Articles or expressing my opinion???....Mind your on Business...I will do wht ever I wish to do....👨⚖
AdrielEdgar
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Better sell the Club rather than fake news...
goonersgun
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Going to arsenal will be a very big mistake. The club has no future
did Chelsea have a future under Lampard
Evans0323
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I am tired about Arsenal news
Potoripoto
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Since it’s about performance then it doesn’t matter where u play I guess . Even juventus were relegated in 2006 n didn’t play in UCL
Juve didn't get relegated due to.poor performance, the relegation was a punishment for an offense. Leicester has been the better side than Arsenal for some seasons now..Deal with it!
Socadeikuz
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Buy Renato Sanchez, how many times do you need to be told? Madison who's that?
Socadeikuz
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Arsenal fans prepare yourselves for relegation with Arteta at the helm this season. Particularly so as all he knows is how to destroy what he can't create, great football clubs! And guess how be does it? By buying players who are injury prone and are so bad they can't even make the first team of their current club.
moacinrsu
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It's not about beating..Even relegation teams beat top teams but what matters is performance over the years. Leicester would atleast be playing in the Europa, but Arsenal I think would be playing in where?
Since it’s about performance then it doesn’t matter where u play I guess . Even juventus were relegated in 2006 n didn’t play in UCL
Potoripoto
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If Leicester is bigger than Arsenal then it’s bigger than Chelsea to be honest they defeated u guys at d FA cup finals n U were unable to beat Arsenal last Season
It's not about beating..Even relegation teams beat top teams but what matters is performance over the years. Leicester would atleast be playing in the Europa, but Arsenal I think would be playing in where?
Patrick Myanmar
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Almost impossible for him to join Arsenal.
kocmpsu
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if they signed him, it will be like Arsenal means business.
Exaclty But we all know that stingy Kroenke would never.
Charlesugwu
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AF, you just stole my data. How can Maddison leave Leicester for Arsenal?
moacinrsu
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James Maddison is too god to be playing for Arsenal, Leicester are playing European football, battling for champions league, building an amazing squad where as Arsenal are making little moves and seem to be going no where
He didn’t even play much last Season for Leicester so he good is he . U Jst want to talk not that u know anything abt football n I’m very sure of this
moacinrsu
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Leicester is a bigger club than Arsenal so I wonder why any player would want to take a step down.
If Leicester is bigger than Arsenal then it’s bigger than Chelsea to be honest they defeated u guys at d FA cup finals n U were unable to beat Arsenal last Season
moacinrsu
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Leicester is a bigger club than Arsenal so I wonder why any player would want to take a step down.
If Leicester is bigger than Arsenal the it’s bigger than Chelsea to be honest they defeated u guys at d FA cup finals n U were unable to beat Arsenal last Season
Remakotz
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They need him ssoooo bad
Potoripoto
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nonsense
Exactly! very Nonsense club!
Yeeadekry
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Going to arsenal will be a very big mistake. The club has no future
futceknsuy
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Leicester is a bigger club than Arsenal so I wonder why any player would want to take a step down.
nonsense
Nafiz00
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aourar would be better than him.
Mike1l
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still to make an offer ? I thought we were just waiting for his signature
fuoabdeip
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sadly 'No' broo....
you better stick to your ISL team kid🤣
SawHotz
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James Maddison is too god to be playing for Arsenal, Leicester are playing European football, battling for champions league, building an amazing squad where as Arsenal are making little moves and seem to be going no where
And even after all of that, he's reportedly "desperate" to join us. So, you never know....
AbrahamMussie
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if they signed him, it will be like Arsenal means business.
mukeirz
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Arsenal move for big name players always closer closer closer until it deal will collapse closed
[Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
mrmash
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shut up now💔💔 tired of rumours
Capeioru
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He is not their main choice as they know he too expensive. Houar is first choice playmaker.
Shinas007
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Were still a big club
sadly 'No' broo....
Veejoe47
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Arsenal move for big name players always closer closer closer until it deal will collapse closed
Harsh2805
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Every article about Arsena on all footba starts with 'after a disappointing campaign last time out'. WTF !!!
Potoripoto
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Leicester is a bigger club than Arsenal so I wonder why any player would want to take a step down.
Humancal4
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First confirm White signing
liediopry
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Arsenal bored trying to check it their is buy back closs in Martinez deals 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Humancal4
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James Maddison is too god to be playing for Arsenal, Leicester are playing European football, battling for champions league, building an amazing squad where as Arsenal are making little moves and seem to be going no where
Were still a big club
Humancal4
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Madison to the gunners; Leave me alone, I wanted to win more trophies and play in European competitions
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Let's wait and see
TimothyWeah
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James Maddison is too god to be playing for Arsenal, Leicester are playing European football, battling for champions league, building an amazing squad where as Arsenal are making little moves and seem to be going no where
BRYMO24
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lol
yipabdeikp
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Good team for next season
BRYMO24
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Madison to the gunners; Leave me alone, I wanted to win more trophies and play in European competitions
SANKLORAY
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