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Replica of Gayle
Wells is known for his explosive pace, ability to get in between the centre-backs and find the back of the net on a regular basis.
Similar in physical stance and aerial prowess to Gayle, Wells would be the perfect back-up to the former Crystal Palace forward as Benitez would not have to tinker his side tactically.
The Toon side will be used to adhering to Gayle’s strengths in the final third and bringing Wells to Tyneside would see the Toon give themselves a like-for-like replacement.