James Maddison ‘finished at Tottenham’ after breaking transfer news from France
James Maddison may be forced to look elsewhere after a horrible season at Tottenham.
Maddison has had an injury-ridden season and has been unable to find his form even when available to start, clashing with Ange Postecoglou.
The midfielder was forced off during the first leg of the Europa League semi-finals against Bodo/Glimt and watched Tottenham qualify for the final, with his season now over.
Now, unavailable for Spurs’ biggest game in years, it may be one injury too many for the Lilywhites, who are on the hunt for their next creative genius.
Tottenham are interested in Lyon star
Champions League football next season is the reward if Tottenham are successful against Manchester United in Bilbao and lift the Europa League.
Injuries have tormented Postecoglou’s side in recent months, and with European football somehow a possibility again, Daniel Levy will make sure Spurs can handle the physical demands.
| 2024/25 | Appearances | Goals | Assists | Minutes |
| James Maddison | 45 | 12 | 11 | 2.717′ |
Hence, provisions will need to be made for unreliable players like Maddison and Lyon’s leading man, Rayan Cherki, has not gone unnoticed.
According to Le Parisien (12 May), Tottenham have already made an approach to sign the midfielder, who is fast becoming a viable option for the North London club.
While PSG are reportedly uninterested, Liverpool have joined Spurs in their advances, but a move to the Premier League may be off the mark with Germany his likely destination.
Tottenham need to go all out for Cherki
Regardless of whether he pushes Maddison out or they learn to co-exist, Tottenham must not let a world-class talent slip through their fingers.
Lyon’s shining star is only 21 years old and is already performing at a level many hope to show during their prime.
Not only can he play several positions, providing width on the right or attacking solidity in the midfield, but his understanding of the game is like no other.
During his short time at the top level, Cherki has mastered the art of evading pressure to play his teammates in behind the last line of defence.
Often without his midfield maestro, the Frenchman would make the perfect addition to Postecoglou’s Spurs, with Maddison potentially finished at Hotspur Way.