Every Player Newcastle Were Linked With In June

4. Forwards (Part 2)

Dame N'Doye (Hull City) The Daily Mail claimed in June that Newcastle - along with Crystal Palace, Swansea City, Norwich City and Everton - were all offered Dame N'Doye for between £3 million-£4 million by relegated side Hull City. Demba Ba (Signed For Shanghai Shenhua, Formerly Of Besiktas) Papiss Cisse was rumoured to be the subject of a bid from Besiktas, and this led to Turkish outlet Aksam claiming that Demba Ba could return to Newcastle in a swap deal. However, after turning down the chance to join West Bromwich Albion, Ba then moved to the Far East with Chinese side Shanghai Shenhua.

Diafra Sakho (West Ham United) A player Newcastle turned down the opportunity to sign for £4 million from Ligue 2 side Metz last summer, the Daily Mail claimed the Magpies are now looking to acquire Diafra Sakho from West Ham United after the 25-year-old netted 12 goals in 26 appearances last season. Dwight Gayle (Crystal Palace) Another unusual link, The Sun suggested that both AFC Bournemouth and Newcastle enquired about Dwight Gayle's availability - only to be told he would cost £10 million.

Andy Carroll (West Ham United) It is customary during the off-season that the Magpies are rumoured to be contemplating re-signing their former striker, and this transfer window has been no different. The Chronicle claimed that Newcastle would be willing to bring Carroll back to Tyneside from West Ham United for a cut-price fee this summer.