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:
“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.”
5. Blades-linked boss addresses speculation
KV Oostende boss Alexander Blessin has again batted away suggestions he could become Chris Wilder's successor at Sheffield United, insisting he's fully focused on his side's league campaign and pointing out he still has a year left on his contract. (The Star)
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6. Toffees keeping tabs on Bales
Real Madrid outcast Gareth Bale has emerged as a transfer target for Everton this summer. The Wales international is showing signs of getting back to his best on loan with Spurs, and scored a hat-trick against Sheffield United last weekend. (Daily Star)
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7. Gunners to challenge Leeds for Kamara
Arsenal have been tipped to rival Leeds United for Rangers midfielder Glen Kamara this summer. The £12m-rated ace came through the Gunners' youth academy, but never played a single game for the club before he was released. (Football Insider)
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8. Man Utd lead Sancho race
Ahead of a busy summer transfer window, Man Utd have been named favourites to sign Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho, ahead of Chelsea. He's scored six goals and provided nine assists in the league this season. (SkyBet)
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