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
Solano slice
Aug 2, 2022 at 7:40 AM
Comment #201If losing dubs means we get Maddison then with the fact we signed pope earlier in the window i would more than happily sacrifice dubs.
It’s almost like these new owners have had a plan all along and it’s seems to be coming along nicely
Zhongguo Geordie
Aug 2, 2022 at 7:40 AM
Comment #202Why are Leicester selling everybody?
Solano slice
Aug 2, 2022 at 7:43 AM
Comment #203ZG
Think they thought they would have made bigger in roads into the top 4 by now after winning the league.
They spent money for a while but it’s not like they are knocking on the door for top 4 anymore or winning cups.
Maybe the owners realised it’s gonna take deep pockets to do it every year and with the emergence of the Saudis they though there’s better ways to spend money and not win the league
check the toastie
Aug 2, 2022 at 7:46 AM
Comment #204Yep, Leicester need to reassess there ambition. Keep on picking up gems, turn them over pick up some more. Bit like Soton but a bit better.
Solano slice
Aug 2, 2022 at 7:46 AM
Comment #205But then again they did win a cup last year so what do I know
Pat Mania
Aug 2, 2022 at 7:52 AM
Comment #206What a signing Maddison would be. Not sure how much we could bring in after given FFP but I think after next summer we’d be a European team.
stan anderson
Aug 2, 2022 at 7:58 AM
Comment #207Well done ladies.
Beating Germany is always good.
I watched the last 2 games and it was,nt bad but i doubt i,ll be rushing to watch any WSL games mind.
In no way can you compare the ladies game to the mens game. Media are overhyping them as they have to seen as pushing all minority issues.Bbc are the worst at this.they always have include women,gays,people if coluor in everthing they do.
Sorry if i am upstting anyone but its my oppinion and i cant change how i think..
I will probably be labled as homophobic,racist and a sexist but i am none of these things.
I just dont like the idea that minorities seem to be pushed forward at the expense of the majority.
Freedom of speech is important.
Rant over.
Howay the Lads.
lochinvar
Aug 2, 2022 at 8:03 AM
Comment #208If Pope is to be number one then loosing Dubs as his back up would be very risky.
Darlow may be competent but is perhaps not at the level an aspiring top 6 position club needs. The whole pace and dynamic of the team is different now and a dominating and athletic x keeper is a must..
Solano slice
Aug 2, 2022 at 8:07 AM
Comment #209Loch risky yes but we are used to a bit of risk tactics from the days of the fat slug and Darlow had been an ok deputy for couple years now.
He can do another 6 months till we get someone better by Xmas or develop one of the young fellas
Tinos Vino
Aug 2, 2022 at 8:12 AM
Comment #210ZG @202 forbes had the leicester owner worth £6.6bn in 2021 and then $1.7BN in 2022. thats a big dip.
Zhongguo Geordie
Aug 2, 2022 at 8:14 AM
Comment #211Leicester spent big on their academy and training centre so it could be that. Transferwise they’ve been turning a profit I’d guess or at least doing OK.
Up for sale
Schmeichel (1m)
Maddison (60m)
Fofana (70m)
Tielemans (20m)
even talk of Vardy
They do have a glut of youths coming through, so maybe they know something we don’t.
Zhongguo Geordie
Aug 2, 2022 at 8:17 AM
Comment #212I had Leicester down as the team Who’d challenge us for 6th, but can’t see it now.
I see our challengers as West Ham, Fulham, and Villa especially if they replace Gerrard.
Zhongguo Geordie
Aug 2, 2022 at 8:19 AM
Comment #213Must be due to covid and the global recession. I imagine a fair few owners will hit the same problems over the next 5 or 10 years. Lucky our owners will be safe.
Tinos Vino
Aug 2, 2022 at 8:20 AM
Comment #214ZG also Covid really hindered their business. No travel, No duty free sales( their main business). Don’t think the Football club is there biggest priority at the moment when had 3/4 of the main groups value disappear into the ether.
gillmag
Aug 2, 2022 at 8:29 AM
Comment #215Ive updated my Fantasy Team Name to Gillmag
Hopefully thats OK to get into the league?
Thanks
Munster Mag
Aug 2, 2022 at 8:30 AM
Comment #216ZG, you have Fulham up there with West Ham, Villa, us? That’s higher than most.
Re goalie, I’d rather keep Dupravka but i don’t think either him or Pope are particularly good with the ball at their feet?
dazzler
Aug 2, 2022 at 8:32 AM
Comment #217ZG,
Please tell me you’re joking re: Fulham????? It’s too early to read sarcasm mate.
Wor B
Aug 2, 2022 at 8:34 AM
Comment #218Cheers Gillmag
I’ll ask Neil to email you with the D3 code.
dazzler
Aug 2, 2022 at 8:35 AM
Comment #219Munster,
Pope is statistically fifth best sweeper keeper in the world, so think it’s fair to say he’s better with the ball at his feet than you’re maybe giving him credit for.
https://www.footballtransfers.com/en/statistics/players/best-football-players/sweeper-keeper
lochinvar
Aug 2, 2022 at 8:36 AM
Comment #220Zhonggou
Word is that Lampard wants away from Everton which is understandable. If Gerrard departs Villa perhaps they should swap jobs.
Fulham are at Southampton’s and Leicesters level I guess. West Ham are potentially top 8.
The league will be more clearly defined this season with a hell of a bun fight in the middle which we need to be clear of.
check the toastie
Aug 2, 2022 at 8:40 AM
Comment #221Neil, WorB – could you ask Neil to email the code to stu.allison@virginmedia.com. Havent had anything come thru on the other one attached to my login
check the toastie
Aug 2, 2022 at 8:41 AM
Comment #222Palace are a canny team but have lost Gallagher. Got some nice forwards
ToonDarnSarf
Aug 2, 2022 at 8:49 AM
Comment #223Morning all. Hopefully some genuine progress on Maddison or someone else today!
You still around Solano?
Bills Son Is Back
Aug 2, 2022 at 8:50 AM
Comment #224I think Maddison will be sorted by the weekend.
Leicester need the money and Fofana is the only other player capable of commanding a big fee but I can’t see any club paying the £70M they want.
Maddison won’t be looking forward to a season that could be difficult with their lack of spending and with none of the top 6 making offers for him we are the next best thing + he plays in front a 50,000 crowd with a club bang in the media spotlight.
As was said last night, the second bid going in so quick has all three parties willing to a deal and it’s just the ‘who blinks first’ on the fee to be sorted + if Dubs is included he’ll have to be told he is defo 2nd choice here to be motivated to move.
Either way, I’ll be very surprised if this deal doesn’t happen.
Wor B
Aug 2, 2022 at 8:51 AM
Comment #225Gillmag, I’ve requested Neil send the code to you.
Check, I’ve queried Neil on the missing code and sent him your alternative email.
ToonDarnSarf
Aug 2, 2022 at 8:51 AM
Comment #226Fulham??? Most people (including me) expect them to be battling relegation not competing for the top half places.
Dave Rave
Aug 2, 2022 at 8:54 AM
Comment #227Dubravka is better than pope. Pope flapped at a cross in a friendly and the other team scored.
Bills Son Is Back
Aug 2, 2022 at 8:58 AM
Comment #228I wouldn’t be disappointed with Cornet but I’d prefer Dennis of the two.
He can play left or right, strong as an ox, great shot, cool finisher and very decent in the air.
ToonDarnSarf
Aug 2, 2022 at 9:03 AM
Comment #229If we could get Cornet, I think it would be a scoop. I just hope he can sprinkle a bit of class up front and not flake out with his final ball. I know some people see him as a bit of a vanilla signing but I honestly think that he’d be mint.
Lee Charnley Bunga Party
Aug 2, 2022 at 9:33 AM
Comment #230Leicester also last season had a terrible recruitment all of them on big wages pretty much flopped (Soumare, Lookman Vestegaard, Praet, Daka)
Leicester normally do get a gem of a player every season Dewsbury-Hall looks like the next one although he didn’t cost a lot
So they do have to sell to then bring in their next 4 or 5 players
carltoon
Aug 2, 2022 at 9:44 AM
Comment #231I see Michael Carrick’s brother Graham, is now on our coaching staff.
Apparently he’s highly rated.
onmeedsun
Aug 2, 2022 at 9:53 AM
Comment #232NY Mag
I’m fairly sure you’re correct in that the residual value of any transfer fee gets amortised over the revised length of a players contract should the player be given an extension. So a reduced annual cost on the amortisation but most likely also an increase in annual wages.
Mund
Aug 2, 2022 at 9:55 AM
Comment #233Pete Graves
@PeteGravesTV
As reported, second #nufc bid for Maddison appears to be lower than early claims. Newcastle chiefs firm in their valuation of players and won’t be pressured into paying over the odds. Talks continue but feels like a big gap between Newcastle and #LCFC valuation currently.
bill smith
Aug 2, 2022 at 9:56 AM
Comment #234Schmeichel having medical Nice
coming home
Aug 2, 2022 at 9:56 AM
Comment #235Munster
Your as thick as pig shit and as gullible as a Carp fish
Now stop trying to flirt with me
bill smith
Aug 2, 2022 at 9:57 AM
Comment #236At Nice
Mund
Aug 2, 2022 at 9:57 AM
Comment #237So basically the media and trusted sources jumped the gun yesterday with the initial reports and are now saying today’ the bid wasn’t as big and the clubs are some way apart…
Almost like they really don’t know…
Munster Mag
Aug 2, 2022 at 9:57 AM
Comment #238Bills, said same before, Dennis would be my preference. Great buy by them.
CLINT FLICK
Aug 2, 2022 at 9:58 AM
Comment #239Rodgers is the problem at Leicester!
Quick flush of inspiration, then lack focus.
Flash in the pan, takes on ready built teams, flops!
Mund
Aug 2, 2022 at 9:59 AM
Comment #240Keith Downie
@SkySports_Keith
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Conflicting views/info on the James Maddison second bid. The info I have personally is it’s more around the £40m mark with some add-ons. Unlikely to get the midfielder at that price unless Leicester change tact & decide they need to sell #NUFC #LFC