James Maddison would be 'a huge success' at Newcastle United, according to Alan Brazil.
The Leicester City star has been the subject of a £40million offer from the Magpies in recent days as Eddie Howe looks to add vital quality to his side at St James' Park.
Maddison is attracting significant interest from Newcastle
Maddison is a key part of Leicester's squad
The Foxes are clearly reluctant to lose one of their top players this summer, rejecting the Newcastle offer for the player who is said to be valued at around £60million.
Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers was asked about Maddison's situation following the club's pre-season friendly against Sevilla, insisting that the 25-year-old is very much a part of his plans.
He said: "He's still very much a player here.
"Naturally the players are sought after because they are talents.
"You see his performance, you see how happy he is and he's not a player we want to sell. It's not for me to put valuations on the players, it's not my side, but that might just cover three-quarters of his left leg, that price. He's a top player."
With Newcastle still very much interested, speculation will continue to circle the player with Alan Brazil and Ally McCoist insistent that he would be an excellent fit for the Magpies.
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Howe is still looking to bolster his side further before the start of the season
Maddison has the potential to be a star man at St James' Park
Speaking on talkSPORT Breakfast, Brazil said: "He would be a good signing, don't worry about that. He's a top player.
"He seems to be overlooked in the England set-up, but when he's on his game his assists are fantastic and he scores goals.
"Without a doubt he'd be a huge success at Newcastle."
Ally McCoist added: "I couldn't agree more.
"I like him. He's a player who I really like, but I also think that Brendan Rodgers is absolutely spot on when he suggests that £40million isn't anywhere near enough.
"I've got to say I agree with him."
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