Newcastle submit James Maddison bid

An replace has emerged on Newcastle United and their pursuit of mercurial gem James Maddison in the summertime switch window… 

What’s the discuss?

In accordance with iNews, the Magpies might want to pay a charge within the area of £60m – which might be a club-record – to land the attacking midfielder within the coming weeks.

The report claims that the membership have had a proposal of £40m rejected by Leicester, who need a big sum up entrance with a purpose to do enterprise of their very own.

Luke Edwards has since claimed {that a} second bid of £45m has been made, with the participant stated to be eager on the swap.

Paul Gascoigne 2.0

Dan Ashworth should now do all he can to safe a deal to signal Maddison as he has the potential to be the membership’s subsequent Gascoigne, whether or not that’s at £45m or £60m – each club-record strikes.

The Englishman has the conceitedness on the pitch, together with the standard to again it up, to be Gazza 2.0 on Tyneside if he joins the membership Magpies this summer season.

Gascoigne was an attacking midfielder able to producing magic moments for the Toon – scoring 24 objectives in 102 matches – and Maddison has proven that he has the flexibility to do the identical within the Premier League.

He was as soon as dubbed a “genius” by BBC Norfolk presenter Rob Butler and he has showcased his creativity within the top-flight lately.

The gem, who has beforehand been accused of arrogance, produced 12 objectives and eight assists in 28 begins within the 2021/22 marketing campaign. This got here after he managed eight objectives and five assists in 24 begins the yr earlier than that, which reveals that he has the flexibility to make a huge impact within the closing third.

On the age of 25, he additionally has his finest years forward of him. He’s a participant who can enhance over time while delivering high quality for a lot of, many, extra seasons to return – making him a chic signing within the brief and long-term.

Maddison has confirmed himself to be a superb midfielder within the Premier League and he might be Eddie Howe’s go-to man in relation to unlocking opposition defences this season.

Subsequently, Ashworth can land the membership their subsequent Gascoigne by bringing in one other proficient English magician who’s able to producing magical moments on the prime finish of the pitch to win matches for the Magpies.

It’s now right down to the sporting director to barter an affordable take care of Leicester to carry the 25-year-old to St. James’ Park.