And the latest name to be linked with a move to St James's Park is teenage sensation Jan Carlos Hurtado - a promising young striker.
Argentinian radio station '221 Radio' claim that Newcastle, along with a number of other European clubs, are keen on a move for the 19-year-old.
The Magpies are believed to be keen on adding some additional firepower to their squad with the long-term futures of Salomon Rondon and Ayoze Perez subject to much speculation.
And Hurtado could be viewed as a potential option, with the Venezuelan having impressed for Argentinian club side Gimnasia - despite only netting twice this campaign.
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Indeed, his form has seen him likened to Brazilian attacker Neymar in South America, while the frontman has just been handed a maiden senior international call-up and could feature alongside Rondon should he be handed an opportunity.
Newcastle are thought to be one of a number of clubs keen on Hurtado, with Marseille and Atalanta also reported to be keen.