Reports in the last week have suggested that Maddison is high up on manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s transfer list.
“I think if Manchester United can get a deal in place for James Maddison, that would be a very good way for them to go forward,” Castles told The Transfer Window podcast.
“He had a very good first season in the Premier League, he’s English which is a huge attraction to any Premier League team, he could add that creativity in midfield.
“I think importantly he could be the player to replace a lot of the creativity they’ll lose if Real Madrid get their way and sign Paul Pogba this summer.”
Man Utd transfer news: James Maddison can REPLACE Real Madrid target Paul Pogba - Castles (Image: GETTY)
Man Utd transfer news: James Maddison can REPLACE Real Madrid target Paul Pogba - Castles (Image: GETTY)
Castles went on to state that Real were confident they could land Paul Pogba in the coming weeks.
The former Juventus man, though, has also been linked with a move back to Turin as well.
But the 13-time European Cup winners have already put forward a mock squad for next season which includes Pogba and Chelsea’s Eden Hazard.
“What I can tell you is that Madrid are confident that they can get a deal in place for Pogba,” Castles added.
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Man Utd transfer news: James Maddison can REPLACE Real Madrid target Paul Pogba - Castles (Image: GETTY)
James Maddison wears Manchester United shirts as a boy
“They had a transfer meeting last week to firm up their proposed squad for next season and the conclusion was Hazard will be part of that squad, they’re sure they have that deal in place and he should be coming.
“The next important high-profile signing is to be Paul Pogba. They think, and I quote, it is really possible they’ll get the player.
“They’re doing that on the basis that Pogba wants to get out, he’s stated that himself.”
Hazard’s imminent moved to Real hasn’t yet been announced but it’s expected to be completed in the coming days.