Liverpool & Tottenham register interest in James Maddison

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Liverpool & Tottenham register interest in James Maddison

Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur have informed James Maddison's representatives that they are interested in signing the midfielder this summer, 90min understands.

The 26-year-old has returned to peak form this season despite Leicester City's struggles in their fight to stave off relegation, contributing nine goals and six assists in 21 Premier League games thus far.

Maddison's performances earned him a place in the England squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, and he made his first start for the Three Lions in their 2-0 win against Ukraine last month.

Regardless of their attempts to beat the drop, Leicester have long accepted that they will have to part ways with Maddison after he turned down several offers of a new contract.

90min understands that the Foxes would be open to sale for a fee of at least £50m come the end of the season.

Liverpool and Spurs have both reached out to Maddison's camp to confirm their interest in a summer deal. 90min reported last month that the Reds are also fond of England colleague Mason Mount.

Newcastle United have a long-standing admiration of Maddison too and had been well ahead in the race to sign him, though now face a tougher battle to secure his signature.

The Magpies are hoping that the potential lure of UEFA Champions League football - something Liverpool and Tottenham are currently less likely to be able to offer - will help their case.