BBC · Aug 1, 2022
James Maddison: Newcastle make second bid for Leicester playmaker
Leicester City's James Maddison scored 12 goals and made eight assists in the Premier League last seasonNewcastle United have made a second bid for Leicester midfielder James Maddison.
A first offer of £40m was rejected by Leicester, with boss Brendan Rodgers saying the England international, 25, was not for sale.
The second bid is understood to be worth between £40m and £50m.
Boss Eddie Howe is keen to boost their attacking options after missing out on Hugo Ekitike, who opted to join Paris St-Germain from Reims.
Maddison has two years remaining on his Leicester contract, having signed an extension in 2020.