England legend Stuart Pearce has urged James Maddison to stay with Leicester City.

Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is known to be an admirer of the midfield maestro but Pearce, the former England U21s boss, reckons Maddison's future is best served at Leicester.

“I think he's an improving talent," Pearce said on The Debate. “From his point of view at this moment in time, he's working with a wonderful manager in Brendan Rodgers.

“I think it's perfect for him to stay at Leicester. I wouldn't suggest that he leaves Leicester at the moment.

“He's probably started the season as good and as strong as he has ever been as a footballer. For me I think he's got to stay put.

“Will he be an asset to other teams if he keeps improving? Yes he will. But I think at this moment in time, for his sake, he's better off at Leicester."