Newcastle have created 87 chances in the Premier League this season but still Rafa is after a striker.
Rafa: “I have told the scouts to just look for good players and after we will decide where we are. It is too early, but we have to have the names. One side or the other side (of a takeover happening), we have to have the names. They have to do that.
“There are players that you cannot sign, even if you have money, you cannot sign these players because they play Champions League, Europa League or whatever with a top side. So you cannot waste time with these players. But the others you have to know all of them and be ready.”
According to the report, Benitez is aiming to bring in an attacking midfielder, a left-back and a striker in January to bolster his resources.