James Maddison has admitted that it is 'time for a break with family and friends' as Leicester City stand firm - despite the Newcastle United transfer target entering the final year of his contract.
A lengthy campaign finally came to an end for Maddison on Monday night after England's 7-0 Euro qualifier win against North Macedonia at Old Trafford. Maddison has now been given additional time off by relegated Leicester, whose non-internationals will reconvene for the first day of pre-season training on July 3.
Although there is no chance of Maddison playing in the Championship next season, Leicester have never been rushed into selling key players. In fact, Leicester even held out until the penultimate day of last summer's window to let Wesley Fofana go to Chelsea despite the Foxes' need for funds to refresh a stale squad.
