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James Maddison will be staying at Leicester City "in January and beyond", Brendan Rodgers has said amid continued speculation regarding the midfielder and interest from Manchester United.

As he always has been, City boss Rodgers is adamant that playmaker Maddison nor any of his other key players will be leaving the club in January.

United are understood to be interested in Maddison with reports emerging this week that bid of £45m plus Jesse Lingard was being readied.

Asked about Maddison’s future and those reports, Rodgers said: “There’s no message [to Manchester United]. There’s lots of speculation around lots of our players, which is great, because they’re talents and it means they and the team are doing very well.

“Nobody will leave here in January that’s for sure.

“There’s no pressure to sell here and there’s no need for us to sell. Our idea is to keep the squad together and ask: ‘Can we add to it rather than diminish the quality?’

“You’re talking speculation. I don’t talk about speculation and gossip.

“James is a very talented player, a wonderful player and he will be here in January and beyond.”

Maddison has been in talks with the club over a new deal for a few months now, but neither party is in a rush to get the contract signed.

Asked for an update on discussions, Rodgers replied: “It’s ongoing with the club.

“He’s a player we’re very keen to remain here and help us on this journey over these next numbers of years.

“James and his representatives are speaking with the club, which is great. These things take time.

“In the meantime, his level hasn’t dropped, he’s keeping his focus on the game, he’s playing his football to a really high level. He’s been brilliant.”