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Newcastle United have spoken to Inter Milan about the possibility of signing Stevan Jovetic.

The Chronicle understands that Rafa Benitez is keen on the Montenegro international and would like to add him to his squad, but United’s chances of attracting the former Manchester City man will depend on how many players are sold in the next couple of days.

Newcastle might be able to stretch to the £15million asking price for the player, yet his wage packet over three or four years could be more difficult and ultimately prove to be the stumbling block.

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Jovetic and his agent are playing the waiting game in the build-up to deadline day, and he has interest from the club he spent last season on loan at last term in Sevilla and AS Roma - who both feel they can pay his £90,000-per-week wages.

United are working with a limited budget but are hopeful they can raise further transfer funds through players sales before deadline day, with Emmanuel Riviere now moved on to Metz, Siem De Jong heading to Ajax and potentially Tim Krul, Grant Hanley and Jack Colback all available for transfer.

The arrival of Jovetic would appeal to many fans, but Newcastle are still looking at other possible forwards.

However, one name Newcastle have not bid for is former Toon striker Loic Remy and, despite reports from the capital there had been a loan bid for the Frenchman, he has NOT held any talks with managing director Lee Charnley or the powers that be at St James’ Park.