Recently, The Sun broke the news that Newcastle United have decided to bring in AC Milan midfielder Sindo Donnelly, marking a major change in their transfer strategy. The original plan to acquire Lister City midfielder Jim Maddison has been shelved, a decision that provides Tottenham Hotspur with a great opportunity. Spurs are expected to sign the 26-year-old England international for a fee of £40 million (HK$400 million), which will not only show the team's determination to compete for the league title, but will also help retain goal scorer Harry Carney.
With Leicester City set to be relegated to the English Championship next season, the team's star player has become the focus of competition from the big guns. Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur have both shown keen interest in James Maddison. Leicester City once demanded a transfer fee as high as £50 million (HK$500 million), but with Newcastle United pulling out and James Maddison only having 1 year left on his contract, Tottenham Hotspur are expected to succeed in bringing in the star for a fee of £40 million. In this season's Premier League, James Maddison has made 30 appearances, contributing 10 goals and 9 assists, and his signing will undoubtedly boost Spurs' attacking power significantly.
