Tottenham are closing in on a deal for Leicester midfielder James Maddison as his King Power exit draws near.
The England playmaker is expected to leave the East Midlands this summer following the Foxes’ final day relegation to the Championship. Newcastle immediately emerged as contenders to sign him, whilst Spurs were credited with an interest.
Both clubs appear to have edged ahead throughout the course of the summer transfer window. Tottenham initially looked to have moved ahead as favourites, with Newcastle set to spend big on AC Milan star Sandro Tonali. However, recent reports suggested that a bid could still potentially be forthcoming from St James’ Park.
