Sky Sports is backing claims that Newcastle have launched a second bid for Leicester City’s James Maddison. They are reporting the bid is for £50m, which includes add-ons. That is along the lines of what Luke Edwards broke earlier when he reported a structured bid exceeding £45m had been submitted.
Newcastle have gone in with an improved offer for Leicester’s James Maddison, according to colleague @skysports_sheth.
We’re told their second bid is £50m, including add-ons.
Newcastle had £40m offer rejected at the weekend, Leicester value Maddison at £60m #NUFC— Keith Downie (@SkySports_Keith) August 1, 2022
This offer is just £10m off of Leicester’s valuation and would eclipse Newcastle’s record transfer, believed to be around £40m for Joelinton. There are no reports yet of Leicester’s response to the bid.
Newcastle have gone all in on Maddison as he is now the priority target. Depending on how the deal is structured, there could be little left in the budget for a second attacker if Leicester do accept this offer.
This could signal that the pursuit of Maxwel Cornet has been put on the back burner pending the outcome of this latest bid. If Newcastle can land Maddison, focus would most likely shift to the loan market with Timo Werner in our sights.
There is news coming from Fabrizio Romano on Werner. He is reporting that RB Leipzig are making a significant push to bring the 26-year-old back to the Red Bull Arena. He also believes Newcastle have yet to hold talks.
Leipzig are now pushing more than Juventus for Timo Werner, after the meeting with Chelsea on Sunday – still waiting to see if there’s room for a swap deal. ???? #RBLeipzig
He’s the main target for RB Leipzig, leading the race over Juventus. No direct talks yet with Newcastle. https://t.co/YER55Jpx5c
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 1, 2022
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255 comments so far
Mund
Aug 1, 2022 at 7:10 PM
Comment #1I think within football a lot of things are done differently than the outside world of that
So does it mean because one accountant has said something on it that a lot of financial experts and accountants have said otherwise, that means he is right and everyone else is wrong…?
magicmac54
Aug 1, 2022 at 7:10 PM
Comment #2Back of the net
magicmac54
Aug 1, 2022 at 7:11 PM
Comment #3Dam you Mund 😀 😀
Ashingtoon62
Aug 1, 2022 at 7:11 PM
Comment #4Scythe
I’m definitely thinking outside the box this season,it could come back and bite me on the arse.
Ashingtoon62
Aug 1, 2022 at 7:12 PM
Comment #5No Mund!
It only means you are wrong..
IrishRob
Aug 1, 2022 at 7:14 PM
Comment #6We’re getting Europe comfortably if we sign Maddison. No question about it. Its just whether it’s going to Europa or Champions.
On Werner can’t see us signing him amd could never really see it tbh, it’s not even the massive wages, I just can’t see them signing a higher profstriker than Wilson, not for another year or two. He’s too good, and you can’t bench a high profile striker or Wilson tbh.
Thinks its always going to be a young lad who has ability to cover for Wilson now but can get better. That’s why I wouldn’t be surprised if we signed that Sesko lad even if he’s expensive. He’s the exact type of profile I feel we are looking for.
They are considering so many things when buying players imo, things like squad Harmony and not wanting to alienate our bigger profile players I think is high on their list.
I definitely reckon it will be a young and talented lad whoever it will be. But I really do think Werner is going to come alive again at a new club.
Mund
Aug 1, 2022 at 7:14 PM
Comment #7No Ash it doesn’t
You’d love it to be so but sadly it proves nothing kidda
naptoon
Aug 1, 2022 at 7:16 PM
Comment #8Maddison would be some signing however Leicester drive a hard bargain don’t think 60m will get it over the line. If it’s true we’ve upped our bid for Harrison I reckon we won’t be buying a cf …..looks like Eddie is trying to bring goals into the midfield …..could all be smoke and mirrors as I say seems a low ball offer for Maddison.
IrishRob
Aug 1, 2022 at 7:17 PM
Comment #9Atm amongst all the clubs in Europe were 17 in expenditure and 7th for net spend.
A lot of clubs have spent big but also sold players for big profits.
If we sign Maddison alone this will boost us up to 4th overall expenditure and 2nd in net spend on 110M only 5m behind Barcelona.
Signing Maddison would almost certainly see us over take everyone in Europe on both fronts as we’re highly likely to buy at least one more player as a striker after that.
Barca aren’t spending anymore, neither are Arsenal or Bayern.
If we sign Maddison it’s almost certain we will be top of the pile for all European clubs for expenditure by the end of the summer.
Can’t really argue with that ambition from the owners can we.
naptoon
Aug 1, 2022 at 7:19 PM
Comment #10Aye our net spend is high thanks to the dross the fatman brought in who we’ve basically had to taxi out on frees and pocket change.
ToonFL
Aug 1, 2022 at 7:21 PM
Comment #11May 2022 – Luke Edwards first to report NUFC will have a 50 mill budget.
Jule 2022 – Luke Edwards first to report NUFC have bid 50 mill for one player, James Maddison
Lol
magicmac54
Aug 1, 2022 at 7:21 PM
Comment #12https://youtu.be/yx3IELrITmw
magicmac54
Aug 1, 2022 at 7:23 PM
Comment #13https://youtu.be/MRMXA5UuLnw
naptoon
Aug 1, 2022 at 7:23 PM
Comment #14Luke Edwards knows nowt now his m8 Bruceless has gone. Like all journos a chancer who talks shite.
Darnik
Aug 1, 2022 at 7:26 PM
Comment #15Worb
Would it be too much trouble for me to pull out of the h2h division 1 ?
The Ledge
Aug 1, 2022 at 7:27 PM
Comment #16Toon FL#11..Spot on .
Some on here will ignore that.
It doesn’t suit the agenda.
Munster Mag
Aug 1, 2022 at 7:34 PM
Comment #17Some give credit if its due. It looks like he got this right, and Fabrizio Romano gives him the nod. I wonder who has the agenda. You and Mund despise him, so there’s your agenda. I cudnt care less about him, but if he gets on right, he gets one right. That’s my take anyway.
Davas
Aug 1, 2022 at 7:39 PM
Comment #18I’m not an accountant and I know nowt but I’ve thought it’s more about cash flow and making the money go further.
The Ledge
Aug 1, 2022 at 7:40 PM
Comment #19Munster every journalist out there got it right in your words then.
Why don’t you point out when he gets it wrong?Which is most of the time.
Doesn’t suit the agenda ?
It seems you have jumped on the Luke Edwards bandwagon all of a sudden.
A bit like with Brucie when he was here.
But anyway bang on lad your opinion on him means very little to me .
IrishRob
Aug 1, 2022 at 7:40 PM
Comment #20Darnik why would you want to leave now you have your team set up and everything. Why not just stick around?
The Ledge
Aug 1, 2022 at 7:42 PM
Comment #21Credit where it is due.
Didn’t we have a running joke on here when you were giving Brucie his credit where credit is due to line?
I think we did.
Just like you despised a previous manager? that was your agenda then was it
Davas
Aug 1, 2022 at 7:42 PM
Comment #22I was talking about the never never payments.
Mund
Aug 1, 2022 at 7:45 PM
Comment #23Ledge
Let him ramble on about his nothing mate
The bloke couldn’t even work out how to buy a ticket 😳
A complete and utter WUM and always has been
Wor B
Aug 1, 2022 at 7:46 PM
Comment #24Darnik
Yes.
Munster Mag
Aug 1, 2022 at 7:46 PM
Comment #25It’s just a more balanced approach Ledge. Edwards may be shite a lot, I’ve no live for the guy or whatever.
But if he calls one right, then fair enough
Bein Jacobs was despised too but most who see him now on podcasts reckon he’s pretty solid.
Darnik
Aug 1, 2022 at 7:47 PM
Comment #26Rob
It’s set up for the banter and I don’t forsee myself being on here so it’s only fair to let someone take my place
Munster Mag
Aug 1, 2022 at 7:48 PM
Comment #27How to buy a ticket? What are you on about Mund?
Wor B
Aug 1, 2022 at 7:48 PM
Comment #28Non football comment…
I went to Sainsbury’s for a pizza today.
Took it to the checkout, that’ll be £5.60 sir. (It was the deluxe meat feast).
The till lady wore alarmingly bright blue eye shadow, it didn’t enhance her brown eyes one bit!
No no no no no, says me, I’ll give you £2 up front with 3 annual instalments of £1:20, but there will of course be a sell-on bonus for you should it move on to the in-laws before its best before date!
Have to admit, Sainsbury’s staff training is pretty good. Never saw her hit the “nutter button” before security were right there helping me back to my car!
Might ring for curry tonight instead, wonder what kind of Financial Fair Play policy they employ.
SirBobbytheGreat
Aug 1, 2022 at 7:48 PM
Comment #29I think if we signed Maddison, Cornet and Werner, it would have been a half-decent window. If think we’ll concede quite a few goals this season. Would like to see Lewis start ahead of Targett. Seems to have a lot more pace.
The Ledge
Aug 1, 2022 at 7:49 PM
Comment #30Munster if it was balanced would you not call it out when he gets it wrong ?
Romford mag
Aug 1, 2022 at 7:51 PM
Comment #31Leicester might be looking at dubs if Casper schmicheal or whatever his name is leaves!!
Munster Mag
Aug 1, 2022 at 7:52 PM
Comment #32Ledge, most journos get loads wrong. We could argue that either way
Mund, you may consider me a wum, but at least I can discuss a point. Or try to.
You have the debating skills of an immature 12 year old and you have demonstrated that amply over time.
Munster Mag
Aug 1, 2022 at 7:53 PM
Comment #33Ledge, I would, and I will.
No issue with that mate
SirBobbytheGreat
Aug 1, 2022 at 7:55 PM
Comment #34Is Nick Pope better than Dubravka? I’m not sure. Obviously, Howe will favour him because he’s English.
Toon_Barmy
Aug 1, 2022 at 7:55 PM
Comment #35SirB- Let me get this right, you’re saying “I think if we signed Maddison, Cornet and Werner, it would have been a HALF-DECENT window” Just wow
The Ledge
Aug 1, 2022 at 7:57 PM
Comment #36Munster, I haven’t seen it yet at all and he gets the majority wrong.
Ruddy Marveaux-lous
Aug 1, 2022 at 7:57 PM
Comment #37Dazzler
Werner is an upgrade on Wilson in almost every single way? Christ, I’ve heard it all now.
Also, Werner hasn’t contributed a goal/assist in every 2 games. His Premier League record is 10 goals and 13 assists in 56 games, which is a goal/assist every 2.43 games for a Chelsea side which was 3rd overall in the League in possession last season behind Manchester City and Liverpool.
In 33 games as a CF for Chelsea he has scored 6 goals. 6 in 33 and you reckon he’s better than Wilson? Give your head a wobble man.
martoon
Aug 1, 2022 at 7:57 PM
Comment #38Evening guys – this is the moment you’ve waited all year for 😉
I’ve started the prediction game for this season – for anybody who hasn’t played before a bunch of us have a go at predicting how we’ll do this season which I record and then at the end of the season I have a look and see who was the closest – no prize but the kudos of being ‘Blog Prediction King (or Queen) – the title is currently held by Adamn_92.
So I need your predictions for the following:-
Final League Position
Final no. of points
Goals Scored (Premiership)
League Cup round (2 = Entry, 7 = Final)
FA Cup round (3 = Entry, 8 = Final)
Player of the Season (Blog)
Top goal scorer (TGS)
No. of goals scored by TGS
Currently I have predictions from (apologies if I missed yours):-
Mrs martoon
martoon
Ace50
The Mighty Quinn
Adamn_92
simon376
Ronway
clinath@ed
Shelvey
Nicky the ball tosser
toonluvva
magicmac54
Assassins Inc
Essex Geordie Bill
ROSHAN MAGPIE
Wor B
Dubai Micky
lochinvar
Great White Hunter
Lascelles sells sea shells
JohnJ
The mighty wyn
The Ledge
cleveleysbob
coming home
Herts In The Toon
Bambams
7-10-2021 D1
Vask
Small World
scott
ChicoUSA
Davas
thereallowickmag
IrishRob
Tyran21
Romford mag
gazzac69nufc
King Dev
B1GSTEVE
Toon fans bad
Toonarmy of Frogs
HoundToon
AnyToon in Indiana
Clasol
webbonufc
ScoopSouthAfrica
tom68
jasper
Swablr
ShaytoStay
Legolas
ESPO United
When you post could you put my name somewhere in your post which makes it easier for me to find your predictions.
Wor B
Aug 1, 2022 at 7:58 PM
Comment #39‘Because he’s English’
Goodbye Kets.
😆
Romford mag
Aug 1, 2022 at 7:59 PM
Comment #40#31
It was on SSN transfer center!!