Tottenham Hotspur midfielder James Maddison is more likely to stay at the club if Ange Postecoglou departs this summer, journalist Graeme Bailey has revealed.
The England international’s future in North London could reportedly depend on what happens with Postecoglou at the end of the season, amid Spurs’ dismal domestic campaign.
The Lilywhites are now heading for their worst-ever finish in Premier League history as they sit 16th in the table with five games to play.
Tottenham have never finished outside the top 15 since the Premier League’s inaugural season in 1992/93 and last ended up in the bottom half in 2007/08, under Juande Ramos.
Maddison’s Spurs Future Remains Unclear
The 28-year-old ‘has England aspirations’
Bailey, speaking to TBR Football, has revealed that Maddison’s future at Tottenham is far from certain after he struggled for regular minutes under Postecoglou this campaign:
“James Maddison’s future is far from certain to be at Tottenham. But we could very well see a summer of upheaval at Spurs.
“If Ange Postecoglou leaves, the Maddison conversation will have to be had – I believe there is more chance of him staying, should the manager leave. Maddison has England aspirations and he has that in his mind.
“And I can tell you I know of a couple of Premier League clubs who would want him, but as said, it will depend on who is in charge – he could yet have a long-term future at Spurs.”
Maddison, praised as ‘unbelievable’, has started just 20 Premier League games for Spurs this term and was left on the bench for their 2-1 defeat at Nottingham Forest on Monday.
The 28-year-old has played the full 90 minutes in just two games all season and has struggled for consistent game time after an impressive first year under Postecoglou.
Maddison was instrumental in Tottenham’s push for fifth last term, scoring four goals and providing 10 assists in 28 league appearances.
His form at the start of the season was particularly impressive, with nine goal contributions in 11 games before an ankle injury ruled him out for almost three months.
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