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Newcastle United could be offered the chance to sign Crystal Palace striker Dwight Gayle this summer.

The 26-year-old’s advisors are assessing Gayle’s next move and Newcastle could be a possible destination on either a loan or permanent move.

Gayle did sign a new contract with the Eagles back in April as Palace looked to protect one of their assets while the club were still haunted by relegation under ex-Newcastle boss Alan Pardew.

Pardew is now attempting to bolster his squad to avoid another season of struggle at Palace and has Andros Townsend in his sights with the Londoner believed to have a relegation release clause in his current deal.

Palace are also looking for another striker which could reduce Gayle’s chances of first-team football again next season.

After starting just eight Premier League games under the Pardew, Gayle could be open to a move to the North-East - especially if there is guaranteed first-team football on offer and the prospect of a quick return to the top flight.

Gayle almost quit Palace last year after a £9million bid from Bristol City while Norwich City were also in the hunt for the ex-Peterborough United man in January.

Newcastle would face competition from the Canaries again if he does decide to quit Selhurst Park but the Magpies will feel they can offer Gayle an excellent package and the chance to be part of a new era at United under Rafa Benitez.

The Magpies are looking to add power and pace to their squad this summer with Benitez currently analysing all of the options on what is said to be an in-depth shortlist of targets.

Despite struggling for game-time at Palace Gayle has netted 26 goals for the club since 2013.