Newcastle United are currently leading Tottenham Hotspur in the race to sign Leicester’s star James Maddison.Both clubs are interested in signing the attacking midfielder, who has only a year left on his contract with the relegated Premier League side.The Magpies tried to sign him back in the January transfer window, but the Foxes were unwilling to sell the 26-year-old. However, following the relegation, Leicester will now listen to offers.Maddison leaves King Power regardless to help Leicester “iron out” their booksNewcastle are able to offer him Champions League football over Spurs, who are also long-term admirers of the England international. As per Sky Sports, the Spurs may formalise their interest following the appointment of Ange Postecoglou as head coach.##NAJAVA_MECA_7311931##Maddison is one of several Leicester players expected to depart, a list which also includes winger Harvey Barnes.
