Ex-Liverpool star McMahon backing move for Leicester ace Maddison

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7 Oct 2019 • 5:42 PM MYT
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Former Liverpool star Steve McMahon thinks James Maddison would fit into Jurgen Klopp's system at Anfield.

The Leicester City star has gained plenty admirers over the last 12 months, including Manchester United.

And McMahon thinks his former club should go after the talented playmaker.

"I just wonder, there comes a time and this is no disrespect to Leicester, I wonder if Maddison will make a decision like Maguire and think do I go for the medals, do I go for the cash," the Reds legend is quoted by the Express.

"I don't think he's going to be at Leicester for a long, long time. I really don't.

"I think Maddison has another level to go. I think there's a top team, if it's not Liverpool then United maybe, they'll be in for him. He can only get better.

"Jurgen loves up and at them players, 100 per cent, non-stop work rate. He knows his full backs can create a chance, the space and can go for an overlap.

"I don't see Maddison sitting on the bench [at a big club]. Say he comes to Liverpool, I'm not telling James Maddison to leave, but if I'm Klopp I would be looking to sign a player.

"He's young, he's English, he's got a lot going for him. He changes the tempo of the game, why wouldn't he get in Liverpool's midfield?

"Henderson has been getting replaced for ever with Milner, Keita has not come on leaps and bounds, Fabinho is the holding midfield player.

"There's a position there for him. If he came and he knuckled down, and he got his work ethic sorted, I see no reason why he wouldn't fit in."