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The next step for 'elite' Newcastle transfer target after £70m decision

James Maddison was a man in demand this summer but will remain a Leicester City player until at least the new year. Newcastle United failed with two bids for the in-form playmaker who has now entered the final two years of his contract.

Brendan Rodgers cut a frustrated figure in the transfer market in recent weeks, with the Foxes opting to rein in their spending this season. Reims defender Wout Faes was the club's first outfield signing and arrived on deadline day following the £70 million departure of Wesley Fofana to Chelsea.

The centre-back follows in the footsteps of the likes of former Leicester stars N'Golo Kante, Harry Maguire, and Riyad Mahrez in leaving for a 'Big Six' club. Maddison's form and contract status has led many to predict the 25-year-old could be the next big name to leave the Foxes along with Youri Tielemans.

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