Newcastle United must prepare for rival transfer interest from Arsenal and 'a lot of clubs' if they revisit a move for James Maddison this summer. That is the view of Stan Collymore, with the pundit confident the Leicester City playmaker would be a 'perfect' signing for the Magpies.
Newcastle failed with two approaches for Maddison last summer, with the attacking midfielder closing in on the final year of his contract with the Foxes. Injury has derailed the 26-year-old's season since the World Cup break, but the transfer target began the campaign in fine form despite Leicester's struggles.
Maddison's contract status will almost certainly attract the attention of Newcastle again in the upcoming window, with reports suggesting the former Norwich City star has shown no interest in extending his deal at the King Power Stadium. Collymore feels Maddison is the 'type of player' the Magpies are currently missing, and is convinced the attacking midfielder would 'thrive' on Tyneside under the tutelage of Eddie Howe.
