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title: "Tottenham Hotspur: Dean Jones shares what he knows on ‘left-field’ James Maddison development"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Daniel Clubbe"
section: "Follow up"
published: "2022-04-18T08:30:54Z"
modified: "2022-04-18T08:30:54Z"
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# Tottenham Hotspur: Dean Jones shares what he knows on ‘left-field’ James Maddison development

**[Transfer insider Dean Jones](https://twitter.com/deanjonessoccer?lang=en) has expressed his shock whilst sharing what he knows as some Tottenham Hotspur transfer news comes out of N17 involving Leicester City star James Maddison.**

### The lowdown: Spurs linked

This comes following [reports](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/james-maddison-tottenham-arsenal-transfer-6931797) linking Spurs with a move for the 25-year-old when the market reopens at the end of the season.

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As manager Antonio Conte and recruitment chief Fabio Paratici attempt to strengthen the squad at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, speculation is going to be rife with multiple names linked with a move to north London.

However, it would appear that Maddison is unlikely to be making the move anytime soon…

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### The latest: Jones rules out Spurs switch

Speaking to [GiveMeSport](https://www.givemesport.com/87995382-tottenham-update-on-james-maddison-links-with-hotspur-way-move), Jones was quick to dismiss the idea of the English attacking midfielder joining the Lilywhites, whilst also expressing his surprise at the development.

He explained:

“I don’t really know where that one’s come from, it seems a bit left-field that report.

“I’ve texted two people, and they basically said there’s no chance that Tottenham are going to sign James Maddison. So, it’s pretty much as we would expect.”

### The verdict: An early blow

Although the deal was far from at an advanced stage, adding a player of Maddison’s quality to the Tottenham ranks was an exciting proposition.

So far this season the [once-capped](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/james-maddison/nationalmannschaft/spieler/294057/verein_id/3299) England ace has [scored 14 times and provided nine assists](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/james-maddison/leistungsdaten/spieler/294057) in 45 appearances across all competitions and would’ve provided much-needed creativity to an otherwise workmanlike midfield department.

Should the interest in Maddison indeed be fanciful, Spurs supporters may be hoping Paratici and Conte have a signing of a similar ilk lined up.

***In other news: Tottenham ‘insider’ urges club to target Premier League striker,  find out more [here](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tottenham-hotspur-news/tottenham-hotspur-insider-makes-patrick-bamford-claim/).***