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Arsenal 'table player plus cash offer' for Leicester star James Maddison as they attempt to drive down £60m asking price after Mikel Arteta identified the midfielder as the Gunners' next transfer target

Arsenal 'have proposed a player plus cash deal' for Leicester City midfielder James Maddison as they pursue another big money summer signing.

Sportsmail first revealed Mikel Arteta's interest in signing Maddison last month as he seeks to add creativity to his midfield following Martin Odegaard's return to Real Madrid.

Now, reports suggest the Gunners will explore the possibility of signing Maddison by offering a player in order to bring down Leicester's price tag of £60million.

Arsenal have reportedly made the first move in their efforts to sign James Maddison

Arsenal have reportedly made the first move in their efforts to sign James Maddison

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has made Maddison the club's next summer transfer target

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