Newcastle transfer news: Benitez identifies Salomon Rondon as Aleksandar Mitrovic replacement (Image: GETTY)
The Magpies are in the market for a striker after agreeing to let Aleksandar Mitrovic join Fulham, where he had spent last season on loan.
And according to Sky Sports, Newcastle are locked in talks for Rondon.
It is understood that Rondon has a £16.5million release clause in his contract and if a deal if completed, it could see Newcastle bank a profit after they agreed a fee of £22million for Mitrovic.
Newcastle boss Rafael Benitez was adamant they needed to bring in another striker after agreeing to let Mitrovic leave and the Venezuela international could be the prefect fit for the club.
Newcastle transfer news: Rondon is understood to have a £16.5m release clause in his contract (Image: GETTY)
Venezuela's Salomon Rondon scores against Uruguay
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When Benitez was asked if he will get the full amount of the Mitrovic fee to spend this summer, he said: “I don’t know the numbers.
“I don’t control the accounts, but if you do the math I think we have enough money."
If a move is made for Rondon, Dwight Gayle may be used as part of the deal.
Rondon has spent three years with West Brom and could be seeking a return to the Premier League after the Baggies failed to avoid relegation last season.
The 28-year-old has made 108 Premier League appearances for West Brom, scoring 24 goals and grabbing 7 assists during his time with the club.