Football rumours: Newcastle to offload players in pursuit of James Maddison

Newcastle are reportedly set to offload as many as five players in pursuit of Leicester playmaker *James Maddison*. The Daily Express, citing 90min.com, says Ryan Fraser, Matt Ritchie and Jamal Lewis could be among the players made available as the Magpies’ ownership look to fund a January bid for the 26-year-old.