Report: Newcastle United boss Rafael Benitez makes contact with Liverpool’s Jurgen Klopp

Follow us on Google Discover

Newcastle United are eager to snap up Sheyi Ojo from Liverpool this summer.

According to a report in The Sun, Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez has personally contacted Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp over a potential move for Sheyi Ojo.

Newcastle have placed Ojo at the top of their transfer wishlist this summer, with the Magpies determined to bring the youngster to St. James’ Park.

Newcastle feel that Ojo’s arrival could enhance the quality of their attack, with Benitez looking to strengthen his options out wide.

Newcastle initially planned to sign Ojo on loan, but now are considering making the move a permanent one.

Liverpool reportedly feel that Benitez will not be able to offer Ojo enough first-team football to make a loan worthwhile.

However, Liverpool would have no such concerns if a permanent move was lined up, and Newcastle are hopeful of getting a deal over the line.

Benitez’s side are said to be willing to part with £10 million to try and convince Liverpool into selling the England youth international.

And Benitez is so desperate to force the transfer through, that he has now personally contacted Klopp to try to persuade the German to sanction a deal.