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Rafa Benitez has just over two days to strengthen his Newcastle squad before the transfer window closes on Thursday night.

He has already brought in six new faces this summer, but it is widely expected that the Magpies will look to bring at least another two new faces through the door before Thursday’s 11pm deadline.

There has been no shortage of links this summer and Newcastle have continued to be linked with a number of players in the last couple of days - both incoming and outgoing.

Here is a round-up of all of the recent transfer links, both in terms of incomings and outgoings and what the latest is in regards to their current situation.

Incoming

Divock Origi

Newcastle are keen to sign Origi on a loan deal, but have been told by Liverpool that any deal would hinge on guarantees over game-time.

However, they face competition.

French publication L’Equipe are saying the Belgian forward could head to Ligue 1 giants Marseille this summer, although it is unclear whether the offer is a permanent or a loan deal.

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There is also said to be interest from Tottenham, Juventus, Inter Milan, Sampdoria, Werder Bremen, Wolfsburg and Crystal Palace, and there are even suggestions he could be used as a makeweight in Liverpool’s pursuit of Monaco’s Thomas Lemar.

If Newcastle are to land him, they will have to beat off a LOT of competition.

Kenedy

It has been a slow-burner, but the Magpies are confident of securing the Brazilian on a loan deal before Thursday’s deadline.

Should Chelsea complete the signing of Arsenal star Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain - which is looking increasingly likely - Newcastle are hopeful Kenedy will be allowed to join the Magpies.

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Lucas Perez

According to the Press Association, Lucas Perez is set to remain at Arsenal.

Despite wanting a move away in search of first-team football, Arsenal and Deportivo could not agree a fee for the Spaniard.

The Gunners were said to be holding out for £13.4 million - a fee that priced Newcastle and Turkish side Fenerbahce out of a move.

Deportivo were confident they could land him on a loan deal with a £3 million fee but with the impending departures at Arsenal, he is now set to stay until at least January.

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Dennis Praet

Despite interest from Newcastle, Everton and West Ham, reports in the Belgian media suggest that Dennis Praet will now remain at Serie A club Sampdoria.

Nicolas Tagliafico

Ricardo Schlieper, representative of Nicolas Tagliafico, said he sees the sale of the Independiente captain to Newcastle as “complex” but other European teams are interested in the defender.

The Argentinian international left-back is available for around £4 million, but the deal seems to have come across a hitch.

Schlieper told ‘Muy Independiente’ radio: “There was direct contact with Newcastle, but I see it as complex. I do not see that I can go further in England.

“I do not like to generate expectations without much sense, there are other clear alternatives (one of Spanish football), but since they did not transcend the club we keep them in silence, there are three conversations we will see if they thrive and if they accept them independently.”

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Jeroen Zoet

Reports from London this morning suggested United could be interested in a move for Dutch goalkeeper Jeroen Zoet.

West Ham are the only club to have made a bid for the PSV shot-stopper, although Newcastle and Palace have also been linked.

Tim Krul could be used as a makeweight in a cash-plus-player deal.

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Wayne Hennessey

Another keeper being considered is Palace’s Hennessey. Again, Krul could be used as a makeweight in any deal, with Palace boss Frank de Boer a fan of the Dutch stopper.

Vidar Orn Kjartansson

The Magpies have been linked with a move for £8million Icelandic international striker Vidar Orn Kjartansson.

However, the Chronicle understands that no bid has been tabled for the Iceland international.

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Danny Ings

According to the Telegraph, the Magpies saw an initial enquiry for the Liverpool forward rebuffed.

Outgoings

Dwight Gayle

According to the Daily Star, Newcastle have told Leeds they will have to cough up £18 million if they want to land Dwight Gayle.

Rafa Benitez is willing to listen to offers for Gayle after growing increasingly worried about his mental state after last season’s hamstring worries.

After two ineffective performances against Spurs and Huddersfield, those fears were heightened and Benitez was said to have not been happy with Gayle’s reaction to being replaced in those games.

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Gayle was the Magpies’ top scorer last season with 23 Championship goals and Leeds have identified him as their top target to replace Chris Wood - who joined Burnley last week.

Aleksandar Mitrovic had looked the striker Benitez wanted to offload, but Gayle’s departure would free up funds to spend before Thursday’s deadline.

Grant Hanley

Norwich City have had a bid accepted for the Newcastle defender and he is set for a medical with the Canaries tomorrow.

Fulham had been interested in making a late bid, but Norwich have beaten them to it.

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Jack Colback

Hull City are keen on a move for the Newcastle midfielder, but only on a loan deal.

Colback has been banished from the first-team squad and is expected to leave the club before Thursday’s deadline.

Achraf Lazaar

The Moroccan left-back looks set to return to Italy with interest from three clubs.

Benevento, Bologna and Genoa are all interested in the former Palermo defender, however a move to Benevento would mean Newcastle would continue to pay a proportion of his wages.

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Those who got away

Stevan Jovetic

Despite being linked with a move for the Montenegrin international, he has joined Monaco today.

He leaves Inter Milan and has penned a four-year deal at the Stade Louis II.

Kieran Gibbs

Gibbs had been linked with Newcastle but is set to join West Brom for £7 million.

It had looked like he was going to join Watford, but the deal fell through and he is due in the West Midlands for a medical ahead of completing his move.

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Fabian Delph

Another linked with the Magpies earlier this window but Delph is on the verge of completing his move to Stoke City.

The England international is set to leave Manchester City for a £12 million fee.

Paul Smyth

Newcastle had been tracking the teenage star but he has joined Queens Park Rangers this afternoon.

The former Linfield winger has penned a two-year deal at Loftus Road.