Update on the future of this Manchester United target- The manager of Leicester City, Brendan Rodgers has clearly mentioned that their star player, James Maddison is not for sale. According to the reports in England, the club management of the Red Devils are interested to sign James Maddison from Leicester City in this winter transfer window. The manager of the Red Devils, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has also told that they are looking to sign one or two midfielders in this month. So, the fans are eagerly waiting for the new arrival.

The club management of the Red Devils have signed the likes of Harry Maguire, Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Daniel James in the summer transfer window. The players have given their best in the field, but none has proved to become a world-class signing for the Red Devils. Manchester United are now at the fifth position in the League table.

The Season That May Not Stand

They had been blown away by their arch-rivals Manchester City in the first leg of the semi-final of the Carabao Cup. The Cityzens eventually retained their title They have failed to secure a victory against Wolves in the third round of the FA Cup. Now they have to play a rematch to qualify for the next round. So, things are certainly not going in the right direction for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men.

The club management of the Red Devils are also sensing that something needs to change and the change has to be made as soon as possible. To change the whole scenario, the Red Devils need a few new recruits in this January transfer window. One central attacking midfielder is in the priority list of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at this moment.

James Maddison fits all the criteria that is required. However, the club management of the Foxes have clarified that they would not sell any player any time soon. They have started off the season really well. It is obvious they would have wanted to maintain that in the second half of the season as well. They will add a few players in their squad to increase the squad depth in this winter transfer window.

Will This Manchester United Target Move To Old Trafford?

Manchester United had been linked with Bruno Fernandes too for a long time. They signed him eventually in January. James Maddison is the latest addition in the wishlist of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Maddison has been brilliant for Leicester City in this season. The 23-year-old English midfielder has already scored six goals and assisted in another three goals in the Premier League.

The club management of the Foxes have signed the young player in the summer transfer window of 2018-19 season. He moved to the KP Stadium from Norwich City for a transfer fee of £20m. It has been a bargain of a deal for the Foxes.

In the first season, James Maddison has scored seven goals and assisted another seven goals for Leicester. This season, he is playing even better. He would have been a great addition to the squad of the Red Devils. However, the deal is certainly not possible till the summer transfer window.