JAMES MADDISON could reportedly leave Leicester as early as this week.
That’s with Tottenham favourites to bring him back to the Premier League after a new transfer deadline was set.
GettySpurs could move for James Maddison this week following a new Newcastle deadline[/caption]
Maddison, 26, looks certain to leave the King Power Stadium this summer after the Foxes crashed into the Championship.
The England ace has just one year left on his Midlands deal.
And teams are now ready to submit bids following the end of the international break.
But according to the Daily Mail, Tottenham are now favourites to sign Maddison, having already failed with a £50million bid for the playmaker AND Leicester teammate Harvey Barnes.
Ange Postecoglu wants Maddison to give his midfield a creative thrust and is even ready to axe Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg to free up room in his squad.
As for Maddison, he too is said to favour Spurs over other suitors.
And that is sure to come as a blow for Newcastle, who tried and failed to sign Maddison last summer.
Eddie Howe remains a big fan and hopes to finally bring him to St James’ Park.
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Fabrizio Romano claims that Maddison actually Newcastle’s top target after their top four triumph.
And a decision could be made soon with Toon “insisting” on completing a deal this week.
That could push Tottenham into action sooner than anticipated, or risk missing out entirely.
It’s believed Leicester want around £50m to sell Maddison alone.
But that could drop to £40m with the player now insisting on an exit himself.
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