Newcastle’s pursuit of fresh blood to boost European and maybe even Champions League hopes appears to be stepping up.
But quality targets are proving hard to come by with owners seemingly determined not to be held over a barrel or fleeced on account of their limitless wealth. James Maddison may well end up playing in black and white this season but Leicester are not going to make it easy and have made it plain they will not let him go on the cheap with something near a £60m package needed.
Elsewhere Newcastle will face up to a reality with their pursuit of Chelsea's Timo Werner and remain hopeful over Jack Harrison. Mirror Sport brings you the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip from St James' Park.
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