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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Jacob Steinberg and Louise Taylor

Tottenham lead race to sign James Maddison as Newcastle’s interest cools

James Maddison celebrates after scoring Leicester’s third goal against Nottingham Forest.
James Maddison is expected to leave Leicester following their relegation from the Premier League. Photograph: Plumb Images/Leicester City FC/Getty Images

Tottenham have emerged as the frontrunners in the race to sign Leicester City’s James Maddison. Newcastle have also shown a strong interest in buying the England attacker this summer, but it is understood their priorities lie elsewhere.

Maddison is to leave Leicester following their relegation from the Premier League and Spurs are expected to make a fresh move for him. Spurs had a joint bid for the 26-year-old and the winger, Harvey Barnes, turned down by Leicester last week.

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