Tottenham Hotspur are willing to cash in on an important part of their leadership group as Roberto De Zerbi continues making big changes to the squad he inherited.
Tottenham are now attempting to complete audacious deals for Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes, as they look to completely revamp their midfield.
That has already had the effect of potentially forcing one of Tottenham’s midfielders out of the club, with reports indicating that Bergvall has asked to leave Spurs this summer.
A former Tottenham insider has now claimed that the arrivals of Tonali and Fernandes could also force another senior man out of the club.
Tottenham are willing to listen to offers for James Maddison
Mick Brown, who worked as a scout for Tottenham for 12 years and still has strong connections at the club, has now revealed that the club could cash in on one of their senior midfielders.
He explained that De Zerbi’s men are willing to listen to offers for James Maddison, who only returned from an ACL injury towards the end of last season.
Reacting to Tottenham’s pursuits of Tonali and Fernandes, Brown told Football Insider: “It’s going to be interesting to see what happens with James Maddison now.
“From what I hear, Tottenham might be willing to let him go if the right offer arrives, especially if they can bring in some new players and push him down the pecking order.
“They’re not forcing him out or anything like that, but [Roberto] De Zerbi is making big changes to his squad, so if they can find a replacement they wouldn’t stand in his way.”
Aston Villa eyeing move for James Maddison
Brown revealed that Aston Villa have been keeping a close eye on the Tottenham attacking midfielder’s situation.
He explained that the Villans have been assessing the 29-year-old’s recovery from his injury and are contemplating pushing ahead with a move.
The former Spurs scout added about Maddison’s future: “Aston Villa have been keeping an eye on his situation, and while it would be a gamble after his injury, they could bring him in and assess his level during pre-season.
“Their scouts have been having a look at him and they will know roughly where he’s at and whether the injury has had a major impact. If not, he could be a strong addition. It’s an area of the pitch where Villa want to improve, so if the opportunity arrives, it wouldn’t surprise me to see them make a move.”