Reportedly valued at £8m: Newcastle must beat Wolves to 21-year-old target man – view
Target man, something different
Current Toon strikers Dwight Gayle and Aleksander Mitrovic are known for firing in the goals when it counts.
However, the duo are both renowned for their ability on the ball rather than in the air, with Benitez lacking in such an option.
Step forward Gallagher, who offers an unwavering aerial prowess that saw him shine for Blackburn in their fight against relegation from the Championship last season.