Loan bid rejected: Newcastle must steal in and sign 55-time international from PL rivals
Loan preserves budget
If the Toon can go one better than Toulouse and convince Bournemouth that sending Gradel to St. James’ Park on loan is beneficial for both parties, then they will be securing an important deal.
Not only will it give themselves a proven Premier League performer, but it will also be saving money that Benitez can reinvest elsewhere.
Newcastle have already spent almost £30million on three players, and preserving his remaining cash while still being able to strengthen in his squad with a player like Gradel is crucial to his summer activity.