According to a recent report by journalist and CaughtOffside columnist Ben Jacobs, Newcastle United is reportedly preparing to make a summer move for James Maddison from Leicester City.
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.
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.