The race for Leicester City’s talented midfielder, James Maddison, is heating up as both Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United have expressed their interest in signing the player. According to Fabrizio Romano, the 26-year-old is set to leave the King Power Stadium following the club’s relegation from the Premier League in the 2022/23 season.
Race to Sign Leicester City’s James Maddison Heats Up
Tottenham and Newcastle are into the race to sign James Maddison. He’s set to leave Leicester, negotiations will take place soon. ⚪️🏴 #THFC #NUFC
Postecoglou asked for Maddison but Newcastle are working on this deal since last summer. pic.twitter.com/igI2UqDKPE
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 9, 2023
Two Sides Pursuing of James Maddison
Newly appointed Spurs manager, Ange Postecoglou, has made it clear that he wants to bolster his squad with the addition of James Maddison. Moreover, Postecoglou sees the Englishman as a player who can bring creativity and goalscoring prowess to the Lilywhites’ midfield. The Australian manager has specifically requested the signing of the playmaker, highlighting his importance to the team’s rebuild and ambition to compete at the highest level.
Newcastle United, on the other hand, have been monitoring the former Norwich City star’s situation for quite some time, having pursued the midfielder since last summer. Additionally, the club’s qualification for the UEFA Champions League next season provides them with a slight advantage in the negotiations. The allure of European football and the financial resources available to Newcastle could be persuasive factors for Maddison as he considers his next move.
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Leicester City’s Summer Rebuild
The Foxes are about to embark on a new journey as they return to the second division of English football after nine years. As per Romano, the rebuild under manager Dean Smith has already begun, with a group of players including Belgian international Youri Tielemans set to leave the club on free transfers.
Maddison, who according to former Manchester City assistant coach Juanma Lillo is ‘100 times more intelligent than any coach’, will be a player to watch in the coming weeks.
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