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Forget Wolves, should Newcastle target Feyenoord striker Jorgensen?

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Wolves have been linked with Feyenoord striker Nicolai Jorgensen but should Newcastle use their Premier League status to win the race?

Feyenoord's Nicolai Jorgensen celebrates after scoring during the UEFA Champions League Group F football match between FC Shakhtar Donetsk and Feyenoord at the Metalist stadium in Kharkiv...Feyenoord’s Nicolai Jorgensen celebrates after scoring during the UEFA Champions League Group F football match against FC Shakhtar Donetsk.

Wolverhampton Wanderers have been linked with a move for Feyenoord striker Nicolai Jorgensen, with The Mirror (November 15 printed edition, page 48) claiming the Championship leaders want him to bolster their attacking options.

Leo Bonatini may currently be the division’s top scorer with ten goals, but Wolves are still lacking upfront with youngster Bright Enobakhare their only other natural number nine.

Leo Bonatini of Wolverhampton Wanderers celebrates after scoring the first goal during the Sky Bet Championship match between Wolverhampton and Bristol City at Molineux on September 12,...Leo Bonatini of Wolverhampton Wanderers celebrates after scoring the first goal during the Sky Bet Championship match against Bristol City.

Landing Jorgensen, who scored 25 goals in all competitions for the Dutch champions last season after a move from FC Copenhagen, would be quite the coup for a club in the second tier of English football.

However, should Newcastle United be using their Premier League status to try and win the race to sign the 26 year old themselves – especially considering their struggles in attack this season?

Newcastle United's Spanish manager Rafael Benitez gestures during the English Premier League football match between Newcastle United and Bournemouth at St James' Park in Newcastle-upon-...Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez gestures during the English Premier League football match against Bournemouth.

Following a frustrating summer transfer window for Magpies manager Rafa Benitez, Joselu remained the only new addition in the position and neither he, Dwight Gayle or Aleksandar Mitrovic have really impressed in 2017/18 so far.

Benitez could do with a player like Jorgensen, who helped Feyenoord to the Eredivisie title last term and has experience in the Europa League and Champions League, and although Wanderers look on course to reach the top tier, Newcastle are already there and could use that to their advantage.