When the two sides last met, back in January, the Magpies slipped to a 2-1 loss at St James' Park, and Steve Bruce's side will be out for revenge as they look to continue clawing their way away from the relegation zone.
Speaking ahead the eagerly-anticipated clash against the Foxes, ex-Sunderland star Kevin Phillips claimed there will be plenty of transfer interest in Magpies star man Allan Saint-Maximin this summer, and contended: “There would certainly be at least a dozen teams in the Premier League who would take him.
“You could see him going to Tottenham. From their point of view, he’d be a great signing. From a Newcastle point of view, you’d be devastated to see him leave. But naturally, when you’re a star, everyone’s looking at you.”
“He’s so unpredictable and he’s got great talent. Even though he had that injury problem, he’s improved as the season’s gone on. He’s got that end product as well. He’s turning into a complete player. This kid’s got pace and the ability to drop a shoulder, turn this way and that.”
Here are today's biggest transfer stories and the latest team news involving Newcastle United and the rest of the Premier League, as the build-up to this weekend's action continues:
1. Mourinho lands new management role
Ex-Spurs, Chelsea and Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho has moved quickly to take up a new job in management following his Spurs exit, and will take over as Roma manager in time for the start of next season. (Club website) Photo: CLIVE BRUNSKILL
2. Toffees favourites to land Toney
Everton have been named as the early favourites to sign Brentford sensation Ivan Toney this summer. Leicester City and Brighton & Hove Albion also look to be in the running to land the 30-goal star striker (Oddchecker) Photo: Justin Setterfield
3. BVB could keep Haaland
Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland, who has been linked with the likes of Man City and Chelsea, could be set to stay with his club for another season, with the club's CEO insisting they're determined to hold onto the player. (Metro) Photo: RONNY HARTMANN
4. Burnley keen on Christie
Norwich City and Burnley have both been tipped to chase Celtic midfielder Ryan Christie, whose contract bizarrely expires next January rather than in the summer. He's also been linked with Southampton and Arsenal. (Daily Mail) Photo: Mark Runnacles