Newcastle Transfers: 10 Potential January Signings Benitez Must Consider
4. Kiko Casilla - Real Madrid
It's clear that, while not a top priority, a new goalkeeper will soon be between the sticks at St James' Park.
Benitez tried desperately to secure a signing in the summer, with the Magpies being heavily linked with Pepe Reina and Willy Caballero before having to stick with what he had.
Although adequate, Rob Elliot and Karl Darlow are not in the gaffer's long-term vision, with the Irishman slow to get down to shots this season and the former Forest stopper's kicking being questionable.
With Madrid looking to add Kepa Arrizabalaga to their ranks, Kiko Casilla will find himself pushed further down the pecking order at the Spanish giants and may welcome a move to England to join his compatriot.
Having only featured 22 times since rejoining Madrid from Espanyol in 2015 and now 31 years old, the shot-stopper from Catalonia could be the answer as United seek more composure from the back.