James Maddison prediction falls flat with Newcastle issued transfer reminder amid £12m setback

James Maddison missed the game against Newcastle United due to a knee injury. The playmaker was expected to play for Leicester City. Eddie Howe's side won 3-0 at the King Power Stadium. Newcastle are second in the Premier League table. Brendan Rodgers stressed the need for Howe to be backed in January. Leicester have twice missed out on the top four finish in recent seasons. Maddisons has less than two years left on his contract and Newcastle want to sign him. He was called up to the England squad for the World Cup. Newcastle have scored more goals than the leaders.