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Newcastle United are in talks to sign Gelson Martins from Atletico Madrid on loan - according to sources in Spain.

It is believed that the Magpies have indeed made an enquiry to bring in the 23-year-old until the end of the season after Rafa Benitez asked the club to put their cards on the table on the recruitment front.

Martins has struggled for game-time since arriving from Sporting Lisbon in the summer on a free transfer and could be available for a cash fee at the end of the season. There will be a loan fee involved with a view to a permanent transfer in the summer.

But both Arsenal and Everton have expressed an interest in the right winger meaning Newcastle face a fight for his signature.

United have also been linked with Monaco defender Antonio Barreca with Benitez keen to avoid any last gasp shopping next week when the window starts to shut down.

Benitez woke up to headlines this morning suggesting he will quit if he does not get the players he wants in what could be his last window as boss.

As reported on Chronicle Live on Monday, Benitez feels he has been let down in the last four windows by Mike Ashley.

When asked about transfers last Friday, he said: "I am not optimistic, I am not pessimistic, I am in the middle."