KRUL's on way out

Rafa Benitez will offload three keepers to finance bid for ex-Kop ace Pepe Reina

Alan Nixon

Published: 1:00, 4 Jun 2017

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RAFA BENITEZ will ship out THREE keepers to finance a new bid to take Pepe Reina to Newcastle.

The Toon boss plans to sell Dutchman Tim Krul and Belgian Matz Sels to raise funds.

Pepe Reina is being target by Rafa Benitez for a Prem return - with Newcastle — Pepe Reina is being target by Rafa Benitez for a Prem return - with NewcastleCredit: Times Newspapers Ltd

England hopeful Freddie Woodman, 20, will also be allowed out on loan to help his progress.

As SunSport revealed last week, Benitez is desperate to sign Napoli’s Reina, his No 1 at Liverpool.

Agent Manuel Quillon went to see the Italian club to ask about a price.

Quillon is also close to Benitez, so he has a fighting chance of finding a way to do the deal.

Newcastle manager Rafa Benitez is keen to add proven Premier League class to his squad following promotion — Newcastle manager Rafa Benitez is keen to add proven Premier League class to his squad following promotionCredit: PA:Press Association

Tim Krul seems certain to exit Newcastle to help Toon recruit Pepe Reina — Tim Krul seems certain to exit Newcastle to help Toon recruit Pepe ReinaCredit: Rex Features

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Spanish keeper Pepe Reina featured for Rafa Benitez during his Liverpool days — Spanish keeper Pepe Reina featured for Rafa Benitez during his Liverpool daysCredit: Times Newspapers Ltd

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