Fulham bid £15m for Dwight Gayle but Newcastle demanding up to £20m to fund replacement
- Newcastle want between £18m-20 million for 26-year-old striker Dwight Gayle
- Gayle was Newcastle's top scorer last season, netting 23 times in total
- He was left out of Newcastle's 3-0 victory over West Ham on Saturday
- Rafa Benitez is looking to raise funds so that he can buy new players
Fulham have launched a £15million offer for Newcastle striker Dwight Gayle with the transfer deadline fast approaching.
However, Newcastle want between £18m and £20m for the 26-year-old to help fund squad strengthening and make profit.
Gayle, formerly of Crystal Palace, finished as Newcastle's top scorer last season with 23 goals, helping fire them straight back up to the Premier League.
Fulham have made a late £15million offer for Newcastle striker Dwight Gayle
The English striker was left out of Newcastle's squad for their first league win of the season against West Ham on Saturday and was substituted by Rafa Benitez in the club's first two fixtures.
Meanwhile, Fulham are looking to bolster their attacking options before the transfer window closes following a slow start to their Championship campaign.
Slavisa Jokanovic's side sit 14th, having won just one match and scored four goals so far.
The striker finished as Newcastle's top scorer last season, netting 23 times in total
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