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Matty Hewitt

James Maddison has 'outgrown' Leicester with Newcastle and Man City primed for summer move

James Maddison is widely expected to leave Leicester City this summer with both Newcastle United and Manchester City keen on signing the England international. The Foxes playmaker has been one of the standout performers for a struggling Brendan Rodgers' side.

The Magpies have not hidden their interest in the attacking midfielder, having reportedly had two bids knocked back last summer, but with time ebbing away on his contract, the Foxes are expected to cash in. By the time the transfer window opens, Maddison will be entering the final 12 months of his deal and it seems unlikely he'll stay at the King Power beyond then.

Leicester will be keen to avoid a repeat of Youri Tielemans running down his contract, with the Belgian expected to leave on a free this summer - another player linked with a move to the Magpies.

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