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James Maddison's stock continues to rise, with numerous clubs linked with a move for the Leicester City midfielder.

The Foxes star has scored nine goals and provided three assists in 25 appearances in all competitions this season, with his performances a key factor in Leicester's excellent campaign so far.

His form has reportedly alerted the likes of Tottenham and Manchester United, with both clubs strongly linked with a move to sign the 23-year-old.

Below, we look at the latest surrounding a potential transfer for the Leicester man.

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Leicester's contract offer

The Foxes boss Brendan Rodgers put pen to paper on a new long-term contract at Leicester before Christmas, following speculation linking him with the managerial vacancy at Arsenal.

At the time, The Mirror reported that Maddison could follow suit, with the Foxes understood to have tabled the offer of a new deal to try and ward off interest from the likes of Spurs and Manchester United.

The Athletic report that Leicester are keen to tie down Maddison and team-mate Caglar Soyuncu after impressive starts to the new season, with Leicester currently sitting second in the Premier League.

And the reports suggest that Maddison is close to agreeing a new deal, which would be a transfer blow to Manchester United and Spurs.

What Brendan Rodgers has said

James Maddison may be attracting attention from the likes of Spurs and Manchester United, but Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers insists he won't be going anywhere.

Rodgers admitted that speculation is inevitable in a team performing so well, he delivered a rebuttal to any team hoping to prise away their top players.

"If you're doing well, there will always be speculation," Rodgers previously told reporters.

"The boys understand that. Maddison has started the season very well, he's been very productive. He's a bright young player and he's got a bright future.

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"There'll be no-one leaving in January. Categorically.

"I'm sure if we speak [to the hierarchy] they will have the same message.

"I speak regularly with Jon [Rudkin, director of football] and Top [Khun Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha, chairman]. It's very clear we want to speak this squad together. We want to ensure they stay around beyond January.

What the player has said

Speculation over his future is nothing new to Maddison, who has had to deal with it at his previous clubs, having been linked with a big move when he was at both Coventry City and Norwich City.

And the midfielder has spoken of how he deals with talk over his future.

He was asked about the constant speculation in the summer and vowed not to be distracted. He told Sky Sports: "No, you have just got to ignore that and take it all in your stride.

"As a 17 year-old boy I'd started five games for Coventry and saw on my phone that I was being linked with Tottenham and Liverpool.

"With transfer talk you need to take it as a compliment that people are even talking about you, it won't distract me."

However, Maddison has made no secret of the fact that he would like to play at an even higher level despite Leicester's excellent start to the season.

"I want to play at the highest level my ability will allow me to," he said.

"I like to think I’ve my head screwed on with the transfers I’ve made. I’ve played League One, in Scotland, the Championship and the Premier League. I worked my way up."

Arsenal to rival Manchester United for Maddison

According to The Sun, Arsenal are ready to enter the race for James Maddison, with Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta keen to add creativity to his midfield.

The Gunners would reportedly have to battle Manchester United for his signature, with a summer move more likely given Leicester's reluctance to sell in the middle of the season.

Potential suitors would reportedly have to make a bid of £90million to land the England international.

Manchester United's shortlist

According to the Manchester Evening News, Manchester United have identified James Maddison as one of three playmakers that they want to sign in the summer.

United are eyeing moves for Maddison, Aston Villa's Jack Grealish and Ajax's Donny van de Beek at the end of the season.

If Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side were to land any of the trio, Paul Pogba would reportedly be sold.