Speculation is rife over the future of Leicester City midfielder James Maddison, with Newcastle United being one of several clubs linked with the England international. However, whether he actually joins the Magpies this summer remains to be seen.
Maddison played a key role in Leicester‘s campaign this season, helping them to reach the final of the FA Cup and secure a top-six finish in the Premier League. However, there have been reports that he could leave the King Power Stadium this summer, with Newcastle among the suitors.
The 24-year-old was surprisingly dropped for Leicester‘s final game of the season against Tottenham by Interim boss Dean Smith, but he did come on as a substitute in the second half. Maddison‘s future is the subject of much speculation, and his next destination is yet to be confirmed.
Newcastle’s interest in Maddison is nothing new, as they tried and failed to sign him last summer. However, with the Magpies having just secured Champions League qualification, they may now have an edge over other potential suitors, including Arsenal.
It is thought that Leicester will only let Maddison go for a significant fee, with his current contract set to run until 2024. The midfielder is highly-rated in the Premier League and is considered one of the best attacking midfielders in the division.
If Maddison does join Newcastle, he will add more creativity and attacking prowess to an already potent midfield. He has a range of passing abilities and can create chances out of nothing, something that the Magpies have lacked in recent seasons.
Newcastle fans will be hoping that the club can finally land Maddison this summer, after their failed attempts last year. However, there is no guarantee that Leicester will be willing to let him leave, especially with European football set to return to the King Power Stadium next season.
Only time will tell whether Maddison will be wearing black and white next season, or whether he stays at Leicester or even moves elsewhere. Regardless of his future destination, there is no doubt that he will be one of the most sought-after players in the transfer market this summer.
