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Although the Toon now have three first-team wingers available to them in Atsu, Murphy and Matt Ritchie, depth is still needed as the Toon embark on a gruelling Premier League campaign.
Having two players for each position is crucial in the Premier League which Benitez will be fully aware about, and that means bringing Coco to Tyneside would be key.
Indeed, Coco shares many similar traits with Atsu and Murphy including pace, skill and an eye for goal and bringing the winger into the side means Benitez would not have to change his tactics in order to get the best out of Coco.