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Newcastle United are interested in signing Atletico Madrid winger Gelson Martins on loan, per AS.

The report claims that the Magpies are attempting to secure the 23-year-old until the end of the season.

The news comes on the back of a Telegraph report claiming that manager Rafa Benitez will leave St. James' Park at the end of the season if the club fail to make two signings in this transfer window.

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Gelson has struggled for game time in Spain and has yet to complete 90 minutes in La Liga this season, despite making eight appearances, as per Transfermarkt.

AS report that Arsenal and Monaco have also expressed their interest in the Portugal international, leaving Newcastle in a battle to secure his signature.

Nevertheless, the club's fans are already getting excited over the prospect of seeing the talented forward in a black and white shirt.

Here's a quick look at how Newcastle fans are reacting to the Martins rumours on Twitter...