Newcastle United's Premier League rivals Leicester City could have to sell players before they buy this summer, according to reports.
Leicester are the only Premier League club to have not made a signing this summer - and it's believed they are actively looking to shift players including; Boubakary Soumare, Jannik Vestergaard and Ryan Bertrand
The Telegraph have reported that the Foxes could sell their more valuable assets amid fears over financial fair play. As such, here are three Leicester City players Newcastle could target.
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James Maddison
Maddison could potentially be up for grabs this summer, with Tottenham reportedly interested in the 25-year-old. The talented midfielder could fit well into Eddie Howe's three-man midfielder.
Brazilian duo Bruno Guimaraes and Joelinton look set to start in the engine room, but the third spot is up for grabs between the likes of Joe Willock and Sean Longstaff. However, Maddison could be the perfect option.
He will be looking to impress in the first few months of the 2022/23 campaign, with the former Coventry and Norwich man feeling as though he still has an outside chance of making England's World Cup squad for Qatar.
He also boasts a decent record when playing against Newcastle, scoring four goals and assisting two in his eight games against the Magpies.
Youri Tielemans
Another classy midfielder, Tielemans has been linked with the likes of Manchester United, Tottenham and Arsenal this summer. The 25-year-old has impressed in England since joining Leicester, making over 150 appearances for the Foxes.
He has already played nearly 32,000 minutes of senior football at club level across his career - a huge amount for a player still young in footballing terms.
Like Maddison, if Newcastle signed Tielemans, he'd be nailed on to start for the Magpies, taking up a central midfield position alongside Guimaraes and Joelinton.
The Belgium international has entered the final year of his contract at the King Power Stadium - with no signs that he will extend his stay.
Harvey Barnes
Most of Newcastle's transfer business is complete, but they are keen to add a winger before the window slams shut. The Magpies were chasing £60 million rated Moussa Diaby of Bayer Leverkusen, but the Frenchman is likely to be too expensive, with Newcastle now looking at versatile Leeds United star Jack Harrison.
However, Harvey Barnes could be an option for Howe's side. The 24-year-old has a lot of attributes that Howe would find appealing - he's quick, powerful and has decent end product.
Barnes had a combined 16 Premier League goals and assists last season for Leicester. At 24, he also fits the profile of player that Howe is looking to bring to the club. While Tielemans and Maddison would be welcome additions at St James' Park, Barnes plays in a position where Newcastle are actively looking for reinforcements.
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