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Report: Newcastle United interested in Rulli and Muslera

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Geronimo Rulli and Fernando Muslera are reportedly on the radar of Newcastle United for the January transfer window.

Uruguay's goalie Fernando Muslera takes part in a training session at the Puerto Azul Club field, in La Guaira, Venezuela on October 2, 2017, ahead of their FIFA World Cup 2018 South...

Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez wants to sign a goalkeeper in the January transfer window, according to The Sun.

It has been reported by the British tabloid that Benitez wants to bring a top goalkeeper to Newcastle in January, and that the Spaniard has shortlisted two candidates.

Barcelona's Argentinian forward Lionel Messi (L) vies with Real Sociedad's Argentinian goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli during the Spanish league football match FC Barcelona vs Real Sociedad at...

It has also been reported that Newcastle scouts have sent the Spaniard rave reviews about Real Sociedad goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli and Galatasaray custodian Fernando Muslera.

According to The Sun, 25-year-old Rulli is rated at £15 million, while 31-year-old Muslera would cost around £8m.

Rafael Benitez, Manager of Newcastle United looks on during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Crystal Palace at St. James Park on October 21, 2017 in Newcastle upon...

Rulli is actually a former Manchester City player. The 25-year-old Argentine joined the Citizens from Deportivo Maldonado for £4million in July 2016, as reported by The Manchester Evening News, before being loaned out to Real Sociedad, who made the move permanent in January 2017.

As for Muslera, the Uruguay international is a hugely experienced goalkeeper who has been on the books of Turkish giants Galatasaray since 2011, having previously starred for Italian club Lazio.