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The Northern Echo say the Spanish manager, who's desperate to fire the Magpies back into the Premier League next season, wants some proven Championship performers to add to his squad.

McCormack has bagged 116 goals in 303 Championship appearances for Fulham, Leeds and Cardiff since 2008.

And according to The Echo, Fulham could let the 29-year-old go this summer as they're keen to trim their wage bill.

However McCormack may hold off signing a deal with Newcastle as he wants to sign with a Premier League club.

“I want to be playing in the Premier League,” said McCormack. “It’s been something in my mind as the years have gone by.

“I will be 30 in August, so time is running out. I don’t know if I’ll ever get that opportunity, but it’s something that I’d love to do.”

The Daily Mail reported in January that McCormack was wanted by Middlesborough.

They claimed Fulham turned down a £9m bid from the recently promoted club.