Aleksandar Mitrovic has not started a Premier League match for Newcastle this season

Brighton have made a bid to sign Newcastle striker Aleksandar Mitrovic, according to Sky sources.

West Brom are another Premier League club interested in him. Sky Sports News understands West Brom want to sign a striker in the January window, but any move is dependant on funds which would be raised from the potential sale of defender Jonny Evans.

Mitrovic, 23, has been out for over a month with a back injury and has not started a Premier League game this season.

Newcastle signed Mitrovic for £13m from Anderlecht in the summer of 2015. The Serbia international has scored 14 leagues goals for the club.

Newcastle manager Benitez repeated his hope that he will still be able to add to his squad during the transfer window following his side's 3-1 loss at Manchester City on Saturday.

Meanwhile, Kenedy has joined Newcastle on loan from Chelsea until the end of the season.