NEWCASTLE boss Rafa Benitez is making a dramatic £10million bid for Liverpool winger Sheyi Ojo.

Benitez has contacted Reds chief Jurgen Klopp with the offer for the Kop prospect after being blocked in a previous attempt to take the 20-year-old on loan.

5 Sheyi Ojo began his career at MK Dons before moving to Anfield in 2011

5 Rafa Benitez is looking to bolster his attack ahead of the new term

The Toon chief is desperate for new players and has focused on Ojo, who will be left off Liverpool’s trip to Asia to discuss the move.

Newcastle need to move fast as Middlesbrough are also keen, but Benitez hopes he can persuade the youngster to join him instead.

Ojo has been on the fringe of the Liverpool side for a couple of years.

But Klopp will let him go as he is unlikely to start this season and the fee is enough to tempt Liverpool to sell the Anfield reserve.



Rafa Benitez has been a long-term admirer of the young winger, who helped the England U20's to World Cup glory this summer.

5 Ojo in action against Italy during the U20 World Cup semi-final

5 Garry Monk has already signed midfielder Jonny Howson and defender Cyrus Christie for Middlesbrough - but could be beaten to the signature of Sheyi Ojo by near-neighbours

Ojo only made two FA Cup appearances for Liverpool last season, spending most of his season on the sidelines.

The 20-year-old has enjoyed loan spells at both Wolves and Wigan.

Middlesbrough were in pole position to secure the winger, but this £10m bid could change things for the youngster.

Garry Monk had the upper hand because he can offer the 20-year-old regular first-team football.

Boro could need the youngsters infleunce to secure promotion following last season's relegation to the Championship.