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Brendan Rodgers has set the record straight about his and Leicester City's position over star midfielder James Maddison.

Maddison was linked with a move to a number of big clubs over the summer, including Manchester United, and those links haven't gone away following the closure of the transfer window at the start of this month.

Amid continued speculation, quotes from Rodgers about the Premier League's top clubs being an almost irresistible temptation for players were written in stories about Maddison.

But the Foxes boss was in fact speaking in the context of Harry Maguire, and he has set the record straight with his and the club's view of Maddison's future.

Asked if he would stand aside should a top club come in for Maddison, Rodgers replied: "No, not necessarily. In a player’s career, there will always be that temptation.

"This is a club that doesn’t want to sell its best players, but of course, if there’s a valuation that is met, which meets what the club perceive the player to be worth, then there will be a discussion.

"But it’s not something we want to invite. James is very much a talented player for us.

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"He still has lots of improvements to make as a young player.

"He, along with a number of young players, we want to keep here. But of course, I'm a realist as well.

"I understand how the market works. But it’s not something we would be looking to entertain."

Maddison has started all six of the Foxes' games this season, providing two assists and scoring once.

The 22-year-old joined the club for around £20m just over a year ago, and is now said to be worth around £60m.