Former Newcastle United boss Graeme Souness believes James Maddison is 'destined for the biggest stage' and could command a price tag in excess of £100 million. The Leicester City playmaker has been plagued by injuries this season but has still impressed and earned a place in England's World Cup squad.
Newcastle failed with two summer approaches for Maddison, and could revisit the move in the summer with the attacking midfielder set to enter the final year of his contract at the King Power Stadium. Brendan Rodgers admits he will 'not beg' the 26-year-old to extend his deal with the Foxes, with defending champions Manchester City also credited with an interest.
Maddison's contract status is expected to make Leicester vulnerable to a sale, with the former Premier League champions also likely to lose Youri Tielemans as a free agent this summer. However, Souness feels the one-cap England international could still command a record transfer fee for a domestic player.
