The 21-year-old has a £2.38million release clause in his contract

Newcastle United have held talks over a move for Gimnastic de Tarragona striker Jose Naranjo.

The 21-year-old, who scored 15 times for Gimnastic to help them finish third in last season’s Segunda Division, has a £2.38million release clause.

After his side's relegation from the Premier League at the end of last season, Toon boss Rafael Benitez is planning an overhaul of his Newcastle squad as he begins for life in the Championship.

Newcastle boss Rafael Benitez has held talks over a move for Gimnastic de Tarragona striker Jose Naranjo

Benitez is planning a summer overhaul of his squad as he prepares for life in the Championship next season

And young gun Naranjo could be the first man in as part of a big summer of change at St James' Park with a number of players set to move on to pastures new.

Dutch international goalkeeper Tim Krul, England international Jonjo Shelvey and the sought after midfielder or forward Georginio Wijnaldum have all been linked with moves away from the North East if Newcastle receive the right price.

​Moussa Sissoko is another name set to attract interest with Premier League sides Chelsea and Liverpool reportedly linked with the France international.

With a potential mass exodus on his hands, Benitez knows he'll have to bring in a number of new faces to try and build a promotion bid.

And as his search for new talent begins, it's no surprise Benitez is looking to his homeland for new players for next season.

Naranjo, despite not playing in Spain's premier La Liga division, could be the first name to come in with his relatively small release clause making him a new signing who wouldn't break the bank.