Rafael Benitez’s response when asked about Joselu

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Stoke City striker Joselu is reportedly wanted by Newcastle United in the summer transfer window.

Newcastle United have been linked with a move for Stoke City striker Joselu in the summer transfer window.

According to The Stoke Sentinel, Newcastle are interested in signing Joselu from Premier League rivals Stoke this summer.

It has been reported that the Magpies have made a bid for the 27-year-old striker, and that it has been turned down by the Potters.

Stoke reportedly considered the bid as derisory and are now waiting to see if an improved offer will be made for the former Real Madrid man.

According to The Mirror, the bid from Newcastle that was turned down by the Potters was of £12 million.

Benitez, though, has been cryptic on whether he will make another move for the former 1899 Hoffenheim striker or not.

“I say different directions, but different directions at the same time,” Benitez told The Mirror when asked on Sunday whether Joselu remains an option.

Joselu joined Stoke from German outfit Hannover in the summer of 2015 for a transfer fee reported by BBC Sport to be worth £5.75m.

The former Spain Under-21 international striker spent the 2016-17 season on loan at Deportivo La Coruna, scoring five goals and providing one assist in 20 La Liga appearances in the process, according to WhoScored.