Newcastle United Eyeing James Maddison as Summer Acquisition

Newcastle United is reportedly setting their sights on securing the signature of Leicester City’s highly-regarded midfielder, James Maddison, during the upcoming summer transfer window. The potential move has sent ripples of excitement throughout the football world.

Renowned journalist and esteemed CaughtOffside columnist, Ben Jacobs, has recently revealed that the Magpies are ready to unleash a substantial financial package, rumored to be in the region of £40 million, to secure the services of the talented England international.

Newcastle will move for James Maddison. #NUFC plan is to be disciplined, though. They feel circa £40m is market value because Maddison's contract expires next summer. #LCFC hoping for a bidding war and want at least £55m, and could well push for more if multiple suitors.🦊 pic.twitter.com/vD8STIcgyt

— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) June 16, 2023

However, negotiations might prove challenging, as Leicester City holds firm on their valuation of Maddison, demanding a more substantial fee of approximately £55 million for their prized playmaker. The Foxes, who suffered relegation to the Championship in the previous campaign, hope to incite a bidding war for Maddison’s services. Notably, long-time admirers Tottenham Hotspur have also expressed interest in the 26-year-old, potentially intensifying the competition and driving his price upwards.

Nevertheless, Leicester City faces a precarious situation with Maddison’s contract, as it enters its final year. Failure to offload the midfielder during the summer transfer window could inevitably result in losing him on a free transfer next year. Such an outcome could potentially lead to an unhappy player remaining on their books, an outcome the Foxes are keen to avoid.