Tottenham close in on deal to sign Leicester City ace James Maddison ahead of Newcastle United
Posted by  badge Boss on Jun 27, 2023 - 07:58PM
James Maddison is set to join Tottenham. (Photo by Malcolm Couzens/Getty Images)

hope to finalise a deal for playmaker this week.

The Foxes are resigned to losing the international following their relegation to the Championship.

Leicester had set an ambitious £60m asking price for Maddison, who has a year left on his deal in the Midlands.

Newcastle United had two bids for Maddison rejected last summer, while they tried again in January.

Maddison will cost around £40m (Photo by Malcolm Couzens/Getty Images)

However, the Magpies are concentrated on signing Sandro Tonali from AC Milan and have other priorities.

That’s opened the door to Tottenham, who are confident of getting a deal done for around £40m according to the Athletic.

Maddison scored ten goals and provided eight assists last term, despite Leicester’s struggles.

While the playmaker had hoped to join a club with European football last term, Ange Postecoglou has made a strong case to the midfielder.

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