Pundit Noel Whelan believes Tottenham should be looking at James Maddison as a replacement for Christian Eriksen if the midfielder leaves the club this summer.
Eriksen's contract expires following the conclusion of the current campaign, with both Real Madrid and Manchester United expected to reignite their interest in the midfielder after being reportedly keen to secure the Dane's services last summer.
And Whelan believes Maddison should be the man who Spurs target to replace Eriksen.
The Leicester City number 10 is currently one of standout star's in the Premier League, and scored the winning goal when the two sides met at the King Power Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
"James Maddison is good enough to replace Eriksen, absolutely," the former Leeds United forward now TV and radio pundit told Football Insider.
“I saw him when he was breaking through at Coventry and Norwich, and he is a great player.
“He’s now part of the England set-up and you can see why.
"He’s technically excellent, quick-thinking, has a great passing range and hurts teams with his creativity.
“He’s a real gem who would be the perfect Eriksen replacement.
"The problem for Tottenham is there will be plenty of competition for his signature.
"You can see Liverpool, Man City, all the big boys wanting him.”
