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Newcastle Linked With Leeds United Striker Kemar Roofe as Rafa Benitez Looks to Bolster Attack

Newcastle United are considering making a move for Leeds United striker Kemar Roofe in January as Rafael Benitez looks to add to his squad's attacking options.

The former Oxford forward has been very impressive for the Whites so far this season, scoring thirteen goals in nineteen games in the Championship.

According to reports in the Daily Mirror, any possible deal for the striker is dependent on whether Benitez is given sufficient funds to spend in the transfer window by Magpies owner Mike Ashley.

Newcastle's struggles in front of goal has seen them develop an over-reliance of late on loanee Salomon Rondon who has scored on six occasions since joining from West Brom in August.