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According to Sky Sports News, Newcastle United are interested in a potential £6m deal for Real Salt Lake attacker Jefferson Savarino.

The 22-year-old, who is currently with the Venezuela squad at the 2019 Copa America, has scored three MLS goals this season.

West Ham United have also been credited with an interest in the South American, who is reportedly available for £6m.

It is still unclear whether Rafael Benitez will be manager of the Magpies entering the 2019-20 campaign given his contract is due to expire in less than a fortnight, with no update on a potential extension.

To be honest, it has been a strange few weeks for the club. Newcastle, however, cannot afford to dwell in the transfer market as a number of teams are currently picking up bargain deals.

Whether a move for Savarino actually transpires remains to be seen but it is certainly one to keep an eye on.

A selection of the Twitter reaction from the Newcastle fans can be seen below: