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
Ruddy Marveaux-lous
Aug 1, 2022 at 8:57 PM
Comment #81Martoon here’s my predictions for the season ahead, though I am willing to toss this by the wayside if we sign Maddison.
Final League Position – 9th
Final no. of points – 54
Goals Scored (Premiership) – 55
League Cup round – S/F
FA Cup round – S/F
Player of the Season – Bruno
Top goal scorer – Callum Wilson
No. of goals scored by TGS – 18
Davas
Aug 1, 2022 at 8:57 PM
Comment #82So, trying to put together what people are saying on here and what Adam posted earlier from Keith Downie, it would seem that we do have a budget, that we are paying in installments to make the most of it (as other clubs do) and that we do have to be aware of FFP.
Whatever, here’s hoping we get Maddison. (and maybe one other on loan) because then, to me we’ll have had a great window, and none of the above matters. 🙂
ESPO United
Aug 1, 2022 at 9:00 PM
Comment #83my biggest issue with Dubs may be 100% my perception totally wrong, but I don’t think he a great communicator out there and he doesn’t seem vocal/helpful – especially when he’s out there with Lascelles they’re like tripping over each other often
The Last Jedi
Aug 1, 2022 at 9:03 PM
Comment #84https://twitter.com/buitengebieden/status/1554049040496599041?s=20&t=LF82iJBzzzlvcYc6nYeT2g
Pug if we sign Maddison
AnyToon in Indiana
Aug 1, 2022 at 9:05 PM
Comment #85https://c.newsnow.co.uk/A/1139094638?-11058:809:latest_news
that was quick…we’ll see how this moves now…
AnyToon in Indiana
Aug 1, 2022 at 9:06 PM
Comment #86Leicester City have rejected a second bid from Newcastle United for midfielder James Maddison, 90min understands.
Bambams
Aug 1, 2022 at 9:06 PM
Comment #87Just my opinion but I am undecided who is the better keeper, Dubs has not let us down.
My brother in law is a Burnley fan and he states Pope is the best he has seen ever for Burnley.
We need two top keepers, would hate to see Dubs leave, especially if only valuing him at £10 million in the deal.
You never know what can happen though.
Mund
Aug 1, 2022 at 9:09 PM
Comment #88Bambams
I’d rather it be done without Dubs as I agree with what you’re saying about having two top keepers and I don’t want to see him go just yet but on the other hand if it was fo help bring Maddison in who would take us up a few levels on the pitch, it would be hard to say no.
Ruddy Marveaux-lous
Aug 1, 2022 at 9:10 PM
Comment #89AnyToon
Any news story that ends with “90 mins understands” has as much credibility as “my mate’s nan reckons”, they haven’t a scooby.
Lee Charnley Bunga Party
Aug 1, 2022 at 9:11 PM
Comment #90It’s a bit of a dilemma does getting rid of Dubs get us Maddison ?
Darlow isn’t good enough to be a no 2 keeper in the Premiership so i would hope we are looking at another keeper after that
But the main priority has to be Maddison at all costs he just brings our attack up several levels
FUBARsteve
Aug 1, 2022 at 9:12 PM
Comment #91There seems to be a lot of focus in the media about Werner, however there are also a lot of conflicting reports he is also potentially going to RB Leipzig.
The rumour mill seems to have gone cold on Hudson-Odi though. Wonder if they will perhaps go back and push for him?
Have to say the thought of having both Hudson-Odi and Maddison in midfield sounds perfect to me.
I also wouldn’t write off us getting Cornet either just yet if they payments for Maddison are in instalments.
welshgeordie9
Aug 1, 2022 at 9:13 PM
Comment #92Unless it comes on sky sports news, I will wait to see if the offers been accepted or not.
Ruddy Marveaux-lous
Aug 1, 2022 at 9:14 PM
Comment #93Since 2019 Pope has missed 6 league games with injury, I reckon we’re alright on that front and Darlow is good enough to deputise for a couple of games if necessary. We wouldn’t be looking to sell Dubs to then bring in another GK of comparable quality.
welshgeordie9
Aug 1, 2022 at 9:14 PM
Comment #94I hope we know sooner rather than later, if we don’t get him, then Bruno’s mate is a must.
NY Mag
Aug 1, 2022 at 9:19 PM
Comment #95Onmeedsun,
I would also backup your opinion @52 with my life – you are spot on with your explanation 🙂
Mund
Aug 1, 2022 at 9:20 PM
Comment #96Werner is off back to Leipzig
Wor B
Aug 1, 2022 at 9:20 PM
Comment #97Darnik
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=YnMmTdXC_aE
Wor B
Aug 1, 2022 at 9:22 PM
Comment #98NY
Yep, you can amortise the cost of Maddison, but not supermarket pizza.
Mister Tuff
Aug 1, 2022 at 9:22 PM
Comment #99Clearly we will not be employing both Pope and Dubs. Seems obvious Dubs is out the door.
On the subject of keepers -female – some posters slagging of the female goalkeepers – on the telly tonight was Peter Shilton (and his missus) Shilton said the standard of the female goalkeeping was good.
So I would think his opinion on this subject would be better than a couple of amateurs on here.
Ruddy Marveaux-lous
Aug 1, 2022 at 9:23 PM
Comment #100Well said Tuffty
NY Mag
Aug 1, 2022 at 9:27 PM
Comment #101WB,
You can amortize your pizza, just pay for it with a credit card and then pay 10p off the bill each month 🙂
You might not think it’s good value for money at the end like 😀
Bambams
Aug 1, 2022 at 9:28 PM
Comment #102Mund
That’s a fair point mate.
Hopefully they just offer another couple of quid and we keep Dubs.
I get we need to improve and Maddison is decent.
Catch up soon mate
magicmac54
Aug 1, 2022 at 9:29 PM
Comment #103Sir BobbyThe Great
Evening Mate, i think you meant Man Utd have gone backways from they bought the Tortoise Maguire, 😀 😀
Bills Son Is Back
Aug 1, 2022 at 9:30 PM
Comment #104I don’t understand those nailing on that Dubs is way better with the ball at his feet and passing than Pope.
Dubs was diabolical until Howe came, constantly hoofing it to nowhere and dithering when he tried to pass it out. Gave at least two goals away last season with daft passes. But, he has defo improved since EH came…
But better than Pope?
Jury out for me.
Wor B
Aug 1, 2022 at 9:32 PM
Comment #105NY
If said pizza raised the level of my dining into Europe I’d amortise it no problem.
IrishRob
Aug 1, 2022 at 9:35 PM
Comment #106Second bid for Maddison is apparently rejected.
Bambams
Aug 1, 2022 at 9:36 PM
Comment #107Second bid rejected !
Is Maddison worth £60 million, I still remember the dive but won’t hold it against the lad, it happens.
I genuinely thought we would bring Paqueta in, the fact nobody else has bought him just makes me think he is Toon-bound.
It’s a nice problem to have chaps, much rather chew the fat over these players than ones of previous transfer windows.
Ruddy Marveaux-lous
Aug 1, 2022 at 9:37 PM
Comment #108IrishRob
According to 90 mins who are as reliable as a chocolate teapot. Best waiting for more reliable journalists i.e., actual journalists before I believe the bid has been rejected or not.
coming home
Aug 1, 2022 at 9:37 PM
Comment #109Darnik
Don’t you dare pull out
Iv put my house on you winning the League
And not many posters speak as sensible as you
Charlie in the Gallowgate
Aug 1, 2022 at 9:38 PM
Comment #110Jurys out on Pope passing from back – I thought he had mixed results – a few times when he kicked it out he seemed to miss hit it and the ball bobbled along to our player as to rolling along the grass to the player and he completely sliced one clearance Friday night
Agree with Bills that dubs is kicking has improved a lot but his command of the six yard box worries me
webbonufc
Aug 1, 2022 at 9:44 PM
Comment #111Roma have signed Dybala and may now get Belotti, so were does that leave Tammy Abraham? Worth a bid?
niafron
Aug 1, 2022 at 9:44 PM
Comment #112Bonsoir mesdames et messieurs !
According to the last news from France, Paqueta could finaly star in Lyon.
Ronway
Aug 1, 2022 at 9:46 PM
Comment #113Still some missing from the H2H League 3 so out goes Wor B’s call to the latecomers.
FPL
Reminder for H2H D3 players, if you don’t register with the code before the start of the season you won’t be able to take part.
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6 still to register, if you see them posting and I’m not around please let them know…
Albert albert
Shelvey
Catchy in Norway
check the toastie
chancel be a fine thing
Nicky the ball tosser
Aug 1, 2022 at 9:46 PM
Comment #114We are a different side now under Eddie Howe. Players are giving the keeper far better and safer options to pass it out from the back. Dubs is apparently a decent outfield player too. You watch Pope he isn’t that comfortable receiving or releasing the ball with his feet. It’s just one skill set of course, not the most important in a keeper, but none the less, an asset for a side that wants to build from the back.
The mighty wyn
Aug 1, 2022 at 9:49 PM
Comment #115Nothing on ssn yet about it being rejected
webbonufc
Aug 1, 2022 at 9:49 PM
Comment #116Jaoa Pedro has been lively tonight for Watford, still young too
welshgeordie9
Aug 1, 2022 at 9:51 PM
Comment #117According to Journalist Graeme Bailey Leicester have rejected a second Newcastle bid for James Maddison at around £45m plus add ons.
Will they come back a third time and will Dubravka be involved to make up the difference in valuations?
#NUFC #NUFCFans
Paul | Magpie 24/7
Toonarmy of Frogs
Aug 1, 2022 at 9:52 PM
Comment #118So they want £60m for Maddison.
Sounds like it’s simply a no from Leicester unless they get a massive offer.
Last summer Arsenal wanted him but couldn’t agree a fee.
Feels like this is playing out in a similar fashion
niafron
Aug 1, 2022 at 9:53 PM
Comment #119The most important think with GK in my opinion is to have a clear hierarchy.
If it s not done yet, i guess Howe will tell them before Forest who will be the number one for the times to come.
So if it s Pope and Dubravka want to leave, don t think we should block the move.
Nicky the ball tosser
Aug 1, 2022 at 9:59 PM
Comment #120Yeah, I agree, you want a clear number 1, but you also want the best second choice you can get. It’s good to have that battle for the jersey. Much of this will be down to whether Dubs fancies the move, or fancies his chances of being our number 1.