CALLUM WILSON'S damage means Newcastle are desperately focusing on a aim menace earlier than the switch window closes on the finish of the month.
Studies recommend the Magpies are readying a bid for Benfica frontman Darwin Nunez as a alternative for the stricken striker.
The Toon have been quoted greater than £50million for the Uruguayan worldwide earlier this month.
And in accordance with Portuguese outlet O Jogo, Newcastle are 'tightening' their grip on the 22-year-old striker.
Eddie Howe and Co had been prepared to splash £40m on the striker, however their desperation for objectives means the membership are actually ready to go as much as £50m.
Benfica although are reluctant to let their man depart, particularly halfway by way of the season.
Nunez has scored 18 objectives in simply 23 appearances in all competitions this marketing campaign, together with three in six within the Champions League.
There are additionally options that the membership are utilizing mega-rich Newcastle to 'hype the worth' of Nunez, with the intention to obtain as excessive a charge as attainable.
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It is claimed the Portuguese outfit are ready on Atletico Madrid to make a transfer, with the intention to demand a better determine.
The membership are thought to have positioned an 'unrealistic' price-tag on the striker.
Benfica are hoping Atletico Madrid resolve to promote Joao Felix with the intention to fund a transfer for Nunez, who would comply with in Felix's footsteps by swapping Benfica for Atletico Madrid.
However with Wilson dominated out for 2 months, Howe is begging his employers for reinforcements up entrance.
Kieran Trippier has already been recruited for £12m, though Wilson's absence means additions are wanted on the prime of the pitch.
Particularly after the Magpies have been dumped out of the FA Cup by League One Cambridge and are at the moment languishing second-bottom within the Premier League, with only one win all season.
Newcastle have been linked with various strikers this month, with Arsenal outcast Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang stated to be the highest goal.
Following his fall-out with boss Mikel Arteta, Arsenal are believed to be eager on getting the star’s £350,000-a-week wage off their wage invoice.
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