Rafael Benitez and Newcastle are absolutely desperate for a new number nine this summer, so should they take a punt on Salomon Rondon?

Newcastle made three loan moves in January to save their season, and two of the three deals had a massive impact on not just keeping the Magpies up, but moving them into the top ten.

Kenedy and Martin Dubravka are both wanted back permanently on Tyneside, but the same cannot be said for Islam Slimani, who was already injured when he joined on loan from Leicester.

The Algerian striker is clearly not the answer to the Magpies’ goalscoring woes, but could it be worth taking a punt on another striker of that mould?

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Rondon was relegated with West Brom, but found his form under new manager Darren Moore, grabbing three goals and two assists in a run of six games near the end of the season.

The Venezuelan international had a lengthy goal drought before finding his form again, but his pace and power could certainly aid the Magpies’ attack.

Rondon is far from the world class goalscorer fans are crying out for, but he could be a much cheaper and more realistic option.

So, Newcastle fans, would you be happy with a bargain move for Salomon Rondon? Let us know your thoughts by voting in the poll below…