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Newcastle must fork out £20m if they want to sign Fulham star Tom Cairney
NEWCASTLE will reportedly have to splash out £20million to sign Fulham star Tom Cairney.
Newcastle must pay £20million if they want to sign Fulham star Tom Cairney
Cairney, 26, has enjoyed an impressive season in the Championship, scoring 12 goals and providing 11 assists to help guide Fulham to a play-off spot.
And the Scotland international's fine displays have not gone unnoticed with Newcastle keen on securing his signature in the summer.
The Magpies sealed an immediate return to the Premier League and Rafa Benitez wants to recruit players who are capable of keeping the club afloat in the top flight.
It is claimed Newcastle were ready to launch a £10million bid to secure Cairney's services.
Fulham have doubled their asking price as they look to ward off interest from the newly-promoted side.
But the Mirror claim Fulham have doubled their asking price as they look to ward off interest from the newly-promoted side.
Fulham have the chance to secure a return to the Premier League themselves and begin their quest for promotion against Reading at Craven Cottage today (5.30pm).