Rafa Benitez demands £20m Newcastle January transfer kitty to avoid relegation
The Spaniard has become worried after watching his side lose five of their last six games
NEWCASTLE boss Rafa Benitez will reportedly demand a £20million transfer war chest to boost his squad in January.
The Spaniard has become worried after watching his side lose five of their last six games.
Newcastle are in need of a striker, No10 and left back with Benitez not near spending the £70m he was promised in the summer.
But the potential takeover of the club by Amanda Staveley could make deals harder to complete.
If Mike Ashley does not sell before the winter window he may be forced to give Benitez the funds he needs.
The Toon have been linked with Besiktas striker Cenk Tosun but have been told he will cost £88m.
Manchester United outcast Luke Shaw is also being looked at but his £20m price-tag could be a stumbling block.
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They are also reportedly in a three-way battle with Everton and Tottenham for Atletico Madrid striker Kevin Gameiro.
Iker Casillas' name has also been mentioned with a shock move to St James' Park.