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Newcastle United are yet to receive a suitable offer for Serbian international striker Aleksandar Mitrovic .

Mitrovic netted his first goal of the season against Nottingham Forest during the 3-2 loss at St James’ Park this week and has since been the subject of interest from two Italian sides.

Indeed, Serie A sides Hellas Verona and Cagliari have both enquired about a possible season-long loan deal for the former Anderlecht star.

However, Newcastle see no benefit in loaning out Mitrovic and have also knocked back other offers in which clubs have proposed to pay only a portion of the striker’s wages.

Rafa Benitez has made it clear to his board that he can’t let Mitrovic go unless there is a guarantee of a replacement.

(Image: Newcastle United)

Both loan bids from Hellas Verona and Cagliari have been rejected and only cash bids or loans that contain an obligation to make the deal permanent will be considered from United.

Last week Benitez said he’d only consider a “very good offer” for Mitrovic.

The Toon chief commented: “If you say you can pay £220m for Neymar, how much is the striker at the next level?

“And the next?

“I said the other day, if you can kick the ball forward it’s £10million, if you can score it’s £20million.

“So how much do you expect someone interested in Gayle or Mitro or one of our players to ensure it’s the right price? We would have to sign another one. We don’t have too many strikers.”