Forget Man City, James Maddison should be eyeing Newcastle switch instead- Our View

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In our view, if James Maddison is given the choice of joining either Man City or Newcastle United in the summer, he should leave Leicester City to join the latter.

Maddison exit speculation

So far, Maddison has been linked with exits from Leicester to join both City and Newcastle in the summer. After all, journalist Rudy Galetti had claimed that Eddie Howe’s men were planning to launch a bid to sign him in January.

As for Pep Guardiola’s side, the Daily Mail’s credible Jack Gaughan stated that the club had set their sights on signing the England international in the summer, who is valued at £60 million currently. Furthermore, it was emphasised that the player’s chances of staying at the King Power Stadium are virtually nonexistent.

‘Maddison’ should pick Newcastle over Man City upon potential Leicester departure

Fundamentally, Leicester midfielder James Maddison would be a shoe-in at Newcastle United as opposed to if he signs for Man City.

At the Etihad Stadium, Pep Guardiola has 3 top-quality options that could operate in behind Erling Haaland such as Kevin De Bruyne, Phil Foden and Jack Grealish, which would make it next to impossible for the prolific creator to get enough playing time.

At Newcastle, the situation could not be any more different to Man City, as the side lack the presence of a genuine No.10 in the mould of Leicester City’s James Maddison.

Bruno Guimaraes has been operating in a deep midfield role, while the likes of Joe Willock, Sean Longstaff and Joelinton are often lauded for their incredible industry as opposed to being creative hubs in the side.

At 26 years of age, the last thing the ex-Norwich City attacker needs is to be a bench option.

Additionally, much like in several signings’ case under Pep Guardiola at Man City, they take a season to adapt and while the end result is worth it, James Maddison could instantly make a name for himself upon potentially leaving Leicester at a Newcastle side that look destined to dominate England eventually.

All things considered, a switch to St. James’ Park makes sense for the devastating playmaker, whose quality has been lauded as ‘sensational’ by Brendan Rodgers (via BBC) previously.