Newcastle United would have ‘no chance’ of signing Leicester City attacking midfielder James Maddison if he were to sign a new contract at the King Power Stadium, according to Sky Sports reporter Keith Downie. Eddie Howe bolstered his squad during the summer transfer window, splashing over £120 million on recruits, but failed in his bid to sign a top target.
The Magpies pushed hard to bring the 25-year-old to St James’ Park, seeing multiple bids rejected by the East Midlands outfit, with the biggest offer reaching £50 million.
Maddison ultimately remained with the Foxes beyond the deadline, however, and has made a fast start to the season, scoring three goals in seven Premier League games, despite Brendan Rodgers and co.
sitting bottom of the league. However, Newcastle do not appear to be giving up in their pursuit of the one-cap England international.