Newcastle United are one of many clubs looking to pursue FC Porto forward André Silva's signature in January.

The Magpies, as well as the likes of Liverpool, Manchester United, Arsenal and Southampton, to name a few, sent scouts out on Thursday night to watch the Portuguese giants defeat SC Braga 1-0.

The 21-year old has netted 8 times in 21 games for the Blue and White Dragons, and has also scored 4 times in 5 appearances for the Portuguese national side.

With a squad like Newcastle's, which is clearly blessed with talent and quality, many would wonder why Benitez would need to strengthen in January...

But after two consecutive defeats in the Championship, the Magpies could be on a downward spiral, despite still sitting top of the league.

With that being said, here FLW's George Harbey identifies TWO players that could follow André Silva to Newcastle United in January...

 

Dario Dumic

The centre-half has been linked with the Geordies ever since reports emerged just less than a week ago.

The 24-year old, currently plying his trade at NEC in the Eredivisie, has made 30 appearances for the Dutch club, however has declared his intention to leave his and move on to bigger things.

Rafa Benitez already has the likes of Jamaal Lascelles, Grant Hanley, Ciaran Clarke and Chancel Mbemba at the club, however there is no harm in bolstering his backline in order to gain promotion.

Josh Windass

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Another player linked with a move to Tyneside is Rangers midfielder Josh Windass.

The 22-year-old, son of Hull City legend Dean, was influential for Accrington Stanley's impressive promotion push last term, scoring 17 times in 35 games, and sealed a move to Ibrox in the summer.

The attacking midfielder has been plagued with injuries this year, however Benitez is still impressed with the player's potential and short sting of quality he has displayed this season.

So...What do you think Newcastle fans? Would you like to see André Silva and these other two players join Newcastle? What do you know already of André Silva? Can you see a move happening? Leave your thoughts and opinions in the comments below!