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title: "Arsenal: Fans elated after reports over Mikel Arteta’s plans to sign James Maddison"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/arsenal-fans-elated-after-reports-over-mikel-artetas-plans-to-sign-james-maddison/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Uways Nisar"
section: "Arsenal Football Club"
published: "2020-01-16T06:00:03Z"
modified: "2020-01-16T06:00:03Z"
---

# Arsenal: Fans elated after reports over Mikel Arteta’s plans to sign James Maddison

**Arsenal fans were feeling elated after a report stated Mikel Arteta’s plans to sign James Maddison emerged.**

[According to Football Insider](https://www.footballinsider247.com/arteta-wants-maddison-to-be-marquee-arsenal-summer-signing/), the Spaniard has told those close to him that he wants the Leicester City man to be his marquee signing in the summer transfer window. However, the Gunners will face competition for the Englishman, who is also of interest to rivals [Manchester United](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/11903279/james-maddison-why-do-manchester-united-want-leicesters-midfielder).

One fan proved such a huge supporter of the playmaker, he claimed the ace would be the ‘perfect’ player for the Gunners.

> He really is the silkiest midfielder in the PL right now. A perfect Arsenal kind of player
>
> — H.B.Yousaf (@HBY\_14) [January 15, 2020](https://twitter.com/HBY_14/status/1217394352038850561?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

In comparison to the [north London outfit’s current options](https://www.whoscored.com/Teams/13/Show/England-Arsenal), the [former Norwich City man](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/137015/Show/James-Maddison) is averaging more key passes per Premier League game. He has also notched up [six goals and 3 assists](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/137015/Show/James-Maddison), which would place him in second-place when compared to the [Arsenal players](https://www.whoscored.com/Teams/13/Show/England-Arsenal).

Fans were left feeling excited by the report from Football Insider about Arteta’s personal interest in Maddison as they took to Twitter to react. Here is a selection of tweets from the Emirates Stadium faithful:

> How dreamy would that be.
>
> — RedWhite\_Gooner (@RedWhite\_Gooner) [January 15, 2020](https://twitter.com/RedWhite_Gooner/status/1217399865489207296?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> If true that is the type of player we need to be linked with!
>
> — Simon Lester (@SimonLester24) [January 15, 2020](https://twitter.com/SimonLester24/status/1217403564902907905?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> My coach ☺️☺️
>
> — OJA PAPI 🤪 (@Savage\_T\_Raw) [January 15, 2020](https://twitter.com/Savage_T_Raw/status/1217393497625583616?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Proper player. [https://t.co/7EPlobDlPn](https://t.co/7EPlobDlPn)
>
> — Japheth Mutinda (@JaphMutinda) [January 15, 2020](https://twitter.com/JaphMutinda/status/1217429531491012608?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> WE MOVE [https://t.co/QFqu8e9RNu](https://t.co/QFqu8e9RNu) [pic.twitter.com/zs6DWhKH41](https://t.co/zs6DWhKH41)
>
> — . (@s\_n\_e\_l\_l\_s) [January 15, 2020](https://twitter.com/s_n_e_l_l_s/status/1217413668520054786?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

***Arsenal fans, would you take Maddison as the club’s marquee signing in the summer? Let us know!***