NEWCASTLE are reportedly edging closer to a move for James Maddison.
That’s as Leicester chase a £13million deal for Manchester United and Holland outcast Donny van de Beek.
I News claims Newcastle have revived their interest in Foxes playmaker Maddison after missing out on him last summer.
Toon had bids of £40million and £45m rejected by Brendan Rodgers’ side.
And Maddison has shown why he’s valued so highly with five goals and two assists in eight games this season.
Newcastle are now exploring the possibility of a third bid in January.
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Eddie Howe has guided the Magpies to sixth in the table.
And he wants quality reinforcements this winter to keep up a shock Euro bid.
Bayer Leverkusen winger Moussa Diaby is also on Newcastle’s shopping list.
But they may finally have some joy in their pursuit of Maddison as Leicester chase United reject Van de Beek.
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The Dutchman is yet to start a single game under his former Ajax mentor Erik ten Hag.
And it’s believed United are open to parting ways with Van de Beek for just £13m at the start of 2023.
Leicester are more than willing to meet that bargain price tag.
And should they receive a huge fee for Maddison, likely to be upwards of £50m, the Foxes will still have a tasty amount left in the bank to strengthen other areas of their squad.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
