NEWCASTLE are reportedly set to be offered the chance to sign summer transfer target James Maddison.
The Magpies tried to sign the midfielder in the summer as they saw a £50million move fail.
Maddison has been away in Qatar for the World Cup following his call-up by Gareth Southgate.
However, the 26-year-old did not play a single minute for the Three Lions as they crashed out at the quarter-final stage to France.
It has been reported by the ChronicleLive that Maddison confessed to his England team-mates that he thought there was an “exciting project is unfolding on Tyneside”.
Newcastle look like a new club since the club was taken over by their Saudi owners, as they have wisely invested in improving the squad.
The outlet also claims that the Magpies thought they had done everything to sign in the summer before being told “no” by the Midlands club.
Despite the move not coming off, Maddison has excelled domestically this season.
The Foxes talisman scored seven and assisted four goals in his 13 Premier League outings.
These performances helped his club climb away from the relegation zone after a tough start to the season.
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Newcastle, on the other hand, have been brilliant this season and are challenging for a spot in the Champions League.
Eddie Howe’s side have built their season on a solid defence as they have the joint-best defensive record in the league.
This has helped the club climb up to third place in the table, only seven points behind league leaders Arsenal.
