Former Newcastle winger and current Crystal Palace star Andros Townsend was reportedly one of the players Rafa Benitez wanted to sign during the summer transfer window.
Benitez was displeased with Newcastle's lack of investment over the summer, as the club made a £20m profit from their transfer dealings and spent only £22.5m on new players.
Townsend spent half a season at St James' Park in 2016 but couldn't stop the side from being relegated that term.
He scored four goals in 13 appearances and was one of the shining lights in the club's futile efforts to remain in the top flight.