Newcastle United are reportedly ready to try again for the transfer of Leicester City attacking midfielder James Maddison this January.
The England international has been a standout player for Leicester for some time now, and it’s quite surprising that he has yet to earn a big transfer away from the club.
Maddison could do well to leave Leicester for a bigger name if he wants to break into the England squad, and it looks like he could get that opportunity as Newcastle prepare to revive their interest in him this January, according to the Times.
The report indicates that the Magpies tried to sign Maddison for around £45m this summer, and could still be interested in a deal if Leicester lower their demands for the 25-year-old.
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Newcastle have the money to compete for big-name signings like this, having brought in top talent like Bruno Guimaraes, Kieran Trippier, Sven Botman and Alexander Isak since their acquisition from Saudi Arabia last year.
Maddison would be another excellent addition who could help Eddie Howe’s side really compete with the established big six in the Premier League.
