Here is your latest 4am Newcastle United transfer digest.
Maddison talks
Newcastle United failed with two bids for James Maddison last summer, but are tipped to renew their interest this summer. The Leicester City playmaker is set to enter the final year of his contract and with relegation looming, the England international is expected to leave this summer.
Now, the i News claim Maddison is 'interested' in a move to St James' Park with the Foxes prepared to cash-in rather than allowing him to leave as a free agent in the summer of 2024. The 26-year-old is said to have discussed the prospect of a transfer while on international duty with Kieran Trippier.
The report also outlines how Kieran Tierney is also 'near the top' of the Magpies' shortlist now Champions League football has been secured next term. Newcastle are said to be keen on signing a full-back on both flanks, as well as two midfielders and a winger.
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'Galacticos' shortlist
Neymar and Harry Kane are the leading names on a so-called 'Galacticos' shortlist Newcastle have compiled ahead of the summer. That is according to Spanish outlet AS, who claim the Magpies are aiming to replicate the famous transfer approach adopted by Real Madrid under Florentino Perez.
Maddison features once again, alongside Moussa Diaby, Eberechi Eze, Mohammed Kudus, Joao Felix, Ryan Gravenberch, Dominik Szoboszlai, Samuel Chukwueze and Sergej Milinkovic-Savic.
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