Spurs face dire start to Postecoglou era as ‘Newcastle to ruin Maddison request’

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Tottenham Hotspur face an early blow in Ange Postecoglou’s reign as the failure to qualify for Europe next season threatens to haunt their summer transfer window. Newcastle United have stolen a march in the race to sign Leicester City midfielder James Maddison, according to reports.

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Reports this week claimed that Postecoglou had asked Tottenham to secure Maddison as his first signing since leaving Celtic to become head coach.

And talks were said to be ongoing between Spurs and Leicester, who are open to cashing in on the 26-year-old after their shock relegation to the Championship.

The Foxes reportedly want as much as £60million to part ways with Maddison this summer, but Tottenham aren’t alone in their interest.

Sky Sports now report that Newcastle are leading the race for Maddison’s signature as Eddie Howe looks to bolster his squad.

Newcastle have been interested in a deal for the England international since January and can offer him Champions League football next term.

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The report adds that Postecoglou and Spurs are holding discussions over plans for next season ahead of a crucial transfer window.

The Australian boss will want to mould the squad to his liking after guiding Celtic to the domestic treble in Scotland.

Daniel Levy would’ve likely handed him assurances of the summer when he decided to walk away from his thriving project at Parkhead.

Significant moves are required to push change before his maiden campaign in the hot seat, none more so than settling on Harry Kane’s future.

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