Newcastle set to sign Liverpool target Luan

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Bengaluru, January 29: Newcastle United are set to hijack Liverpool target and Brazil forward Luan.

The 24-year-old has been offered to the North-East club in a sensational January swoop for Rafa Benitez.

Luan’s displays for Gremio has earned him caps for Brazil and sparked interest from the Premier League especially Benitez's former club Liverpool.

The Reds boss Jurgen Klopp has been linked with the Olympics winner but Newcastle could land him for £17.5million if they move before the window closes.

Benitez is desperate to freshen up his attack and moved for Feyenoord striker Nicolai Jorgensen last week, but could not thrash out a deal.

Watford captain Troy Deeney is also under consideration as he may be allowed to leave Vicarage Road.

West Brom have also been tracking Deeney to lead their fight against relegation.

Newcastle have this week rejected Brighton's approaches for Aleksandar Mitrovic.

The Serbian target man is out of favour in the North East and Rafa Benitez is willing to let him go but only at the right price.

But the bid received by the Magpies’ Premier League rivals was below their £15million valuation.

Mitrovic wants out of Newcastle in order to try and cement his place at this summer’s World Cup for Serbia.

Newcastle United have also been linked with out of favour Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge but are not sure whether he is worth his price-tag.

The transfer window has just three days left and we can expect plenty of action on these few days as there are many teams in need of additions.