Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe will look to add a ‘real class midfielder’ to his St James’ Park options ‘next summer’, according to Sky Sports reporter Keith Downie. The Magpies went into the international break sitting 10th in the Premier League table, but a lack of cutting edge has resulted in them winning only one top flight fixture since the campaign got underway.
It is understood that Newcastle retain an interest in Leicester City playmaker James Maddison after failing to get a deal over the line during the summer transfer window.
The Magpies submitted two bids worth up to £50million, but they were both rejected due to failing to meet his £60million price tag.
According to Football Insider, Newcastle are planning to test Leicester’s resolve by heading to the negotiating table and lodging another Maddison offer when the transfer window reopens in January.