In a bold move that could shake up the Premier League landscape, Manchester City have reportedly submitted a €65 million offer for Tottenham Hotspur’s creative maestro, James Maddison.
According to Fichajes, Pep Guardiola sees Maddison as the perfect successor to Kevin De Bruyne, whose legendary stint at the Etihad is nearing its end. With the Belgian expected to depart this summer, City are wasting no time in preparing for the future—and they’ve zeroed in on the 27-year-old England international.
Maddison, who made his name at Leicester City before a €46 million switch to Spurs in 2023, has endured an injury-hit debut season in North London. Despite the setbacks, he’s still managed to impress—racking up 12 goals and 11 assists across 45 appearances in all competitions.
City believe Maddison has the vision, flair, and goal-scoring instincts to fill the creative void that De Bruyne will leave behind. Not only can he operate as a classic No.10, but his versatility allows him to thrive in deeper midfield roles too—an ideal trait for Guardiola’s ever-evolving tactical blueprint.
Tottenham now face a tough decision. While the €65 million fee could be reinvested into the squad, selling a key player to a direct title rival is always controversial. With City pushing hard, all eyes are on how Daniel Levy and the Spurs hierarchy will respond.
