Five players Benitez could sign from Liverpool this summer

Spanish manager Rafa Benitez has guided Newcastle United to an immediate return to the Premier League.

After dropping down to England’s second tier, United return at the first time of asking. Their emphatic 4-1 win over Preston North End last week secured their place in the top-flight for next season.

Over the summer, he has a huge job on his hands as he desperately needs to add some Premier League quality to the current squad.

He could look no further than his former employers Liverpool, for some summer transfer targets.

Here are five Liverpool players that Newcastle could look to sign this summer.