It is no secret that Rafa Benitez needs another left-back in his squad. Current starter Paul Dummett is his only senior player in that position, and even he isn't a consistently good performer - another body in that position would be ideal for Newcastle and would give them a huge boost in their battle for survival.

One man who has previously been of interest to the Magpies is Crystal Palace star Pape Souare.  The Senegal international has played just one minute of Premier League football for the Eagles so far this season and is behind Patrick van Aanholt and Jeffrey Schlupp in the pecking order at Selhurst Park.

He doesn't appear to have a future at Palace, so a January move from Tyneside for the former Lille star may be received encouragingly by the south Londoners.

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