The Norwich midfielder also wanted by Everton and Fulham
West Ham frustrated over Felipe Anderson’s price hike by Lazio

Leicester City look set to beat Southampton to the signing of James Maddison after agreeing a deal worth £25m with Norwich City.

Southampton offered £20m plus add-ons for the 21-year-old midfielder over the weekend but it is understood that Leicester has outbid the St Mary’s club. Maddison is not short of suitors – Everton, Fulham, and West Ham have all targeted him – and his departure from Carrow Road seems inevitable.

The expectation at the start of last week was that Everton would make the first move for Maddison, who is determined to make the step up to the Premier League after starring in the Championship last season. But while Everton have identified the England Under-21 international as a potential long-term replacement for Wayne Rooney, who is likely to join DC United, it is understood that Leicester is his preferred option and a deal could be completed soon. Madison is expected to have his medical at Leicester on Monday.

West Ham revived their interest in Maddison after Manuel Lanzini ruptured an anterior cruciate ligament while preparing for the World Cup finals with Argentina. Manuel Pellegrini is also searching for attacking reinforcements and West Ham are expected to hold further talks with Lazio over the transfer of Felipe Anderson this week.

While there is confidence in Italy that a deal for a 25-year-old Brazil winger is close, West Ham has grown frustrated with Lazio for adjusting their valuation. Reports have claimed they are holding out for €45m plus a 20% sell-on fee. West Ham have indicated a willingness to pay €35m plus add-ons for the 25-year-old.