Who would you rather have in your squad? A proven Premier League attacking midfielder, known for his flair, technique and incredible accuracy or a new star-to-be of the football world, a pacey flankman who is wanted by all the big clubs, who some even compare with Neymar Jr?If you were Newcastle United – would you bring James Maddison or Mykhaylo Mudryk?As far as the players themselves go – they have their ambitions in check. Maddison is keen on the move to boost his England hopes and with the plummeting Leicester side nailed down to the bottom of the Premier League table – he could use the interest from the Toons to escape. The Ukrainian wonder-boy has stated several times that it would be a dream come true for him to play for a team in England’s top tier.🚨 Newcastle remain interested in James Maddison and are planning to go in for him again in January. (Source: Sun Sport) pic.twitter.com/i4cREXLndI— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) September 24, 2022 During the transfer window that has just passed, Newcastle made two offers for Maddison which the Foxes rejected and the club from the far north how plans on sending the third bid in January – worth 50 million euros.Back in the summer, when Newcastle offered 44.5 million, Foxes manager Brendan Rodgers had a cheeky reply saying that amount ‘might just cover three-quarters of his left leg’.Newcastle will return to pursuing Maddison if Leicester drop their asking price in the winter transfer window, when the 25-year-old will have just 18 months left on his contract, as reported by the Times.Despite Leicester lying bottom of the Premier League table, Maddison has three goals and an assist, and recorded 12 strikes and eight assists last season. If Newcastle put in a sizeable offer, Leicester will have to weigh up whether to sell a star whose value may decrease as his contract ticks down, or to keep a key player for a potential relegation battle.##NAJAVA_MECA_6677548##A similar amount of money would be leaving Newcastle’s bank account if they turn their full attention to the Ukrainian 21-year-old talent Mudryk.The Ukraine international has emerged as one of the most sought-after youngsters in world football and has been likened to PSG superstar Neymar in recent months following his sharp rise.His man-of-the-match performance in Shakhtar’s impressive win over Real Madrid at the Bernabeu last season saw him receive a standing ovation from the home support, further elevating his stock.According to The I, the Magpies who are ready to make the first move as they look to see off competition from Arsenal.Newcastle United have spent a whopping 240 million euros on new players since being taken over by PIF, the sovereign Saudi Arabian wealth fund. There is no doubt the St.James’ Park club could afford to buy both players but the Financial Fair Play rules make it hardly to not doable at all.🚨 Newcastle United are considering making a £50m bid for Shakhtar Donetsk winger Mykhaylo Mudryk. (Source: the i) pic.twitter.com/1YUXPMc7Fk— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) September 27, 2022
