Pundit Ally McCoist believes Newcastle United will likely be getting a discount if they’ll signal James Maddison for £50m.
The Magpies try arduous to signal Maddison from Leicester and have thus far had two bids rejected by the Foxes. The primary of which was value £40m, and the second was greater than £45m.
It’s believed {that a} £60m bid could be thought-about by Leicester for the midfielder, studies 90min, however Brendan Rodgers is standing agency in his insistence that he and the membership don’t wish to promote their star man.
What did McCoist say about Newcastle’s pursuit of Maddison?
A possible transfer to Newcastle for Maddison has been debated on talkSPORT, with Darren Bent claiming it could be a ‘backward step‘ for him primarily based on the place the Magpies are in comparison with Leicester proper now. Nevertheless, Ally McCoist disagrees with the previous striker.
“You have a look at Jack Grealish going [to Man City] for £100m, you’d most likely say Maddison could be a steal at £50million,” stated McCoist.
When requested what value he valued the England star at, the pundit acknowledged: “Perhaps about £65m, £70m which is unbelievable.
“The place I disagree with the boys, definitely Benty [Darren Bent], I wouldn’t have it down as a backwards step going to Newcastle.
“I do know what we’re saying, definitely Leicester have had accidents, however is there any actual intent from Leicester? Has Brendan been allowed to go and say ‘proper, right here’s what I’m going to do, listed here are my plans for subsequent season, subsequent couple of seasons. I’m going to carry two or three in and we’re going to be off and working once more’.
“I’ve not seen that at Leicester. That’s the one factor that can occur at Newcastle. There’s little doubt that can occur.”
? “You have a look at Grealish going for £100m, Maddison would go for £65m or £70m.”
? “I disagree with @DarrenBent! Going to Newcastle isn’t a backwards step.”
Ally McCoist doesn’t assume Maddison going from #LCFC to #NUFC is a backwards step. pic.twitter.com/1t9mZdNGwZ
— talkSPORT (@talkSPORT) August 2, 2022
