Report: Spurs receive major James Maddison boost as Newcastle interest cools
The Guardian have revealed that Tottenham Hotspur have now emerged as the frontrunners to snap up James Maddison as Newcastle’s interest in the attacking midfielder has cooled. The report explains that while Newcastle have shown ‘strong interest’ in Maddison, their priorities now lie elsewhere, with the Magpies said to be working on a deal for […]
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The Guardian have revealed that Tottenham Hotspur have now emerged as the frontrunners to snap up James Maddison as Newcastle’s interest in the attacking midfielder has cooled.
The report explains that while Newcastle have shown ‘strong interest’ in Maddison, their priorities now lie elsewhere, with the Magpies said to be working on a deal for AC Milan midfielder Sandro Tonali.
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Tottenham set to make fresh bid for Maddison
The publication states that Spurs are expected to make a fresh move for the Leicester star after their joint bid for him and Harvey Barnes was turned down by the Foxes.
The Guardian state that Newcastle are now close to agreeing on a deal worth €70m (£60.2m) plus add-ons for Tonali and their focus is on getting that transfer over the line, with the Italy international awaiting permission to have a medical ahead of a switch to the North East.
The report asserts that this could potentially leave the path clear for Spurs to push ahead with a move for Maddison.
This update from The Guardian comes on the back of a report in Sky Sports Football Daily, which suggested that Newcastle might not be able to afford deals for both Tonali and the Leicester star this summer due to FFP restrictions.
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If Newcastle are prioritising a move for Tonali, that puts Tottenham in a very strong negotiating position regarding Maddison.
Leicester would likely have little choice but to lower their £50m asking price for the attacking midfielder as a bidding war for the player now looks unlikely.
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