Four strikers Newcastle could target as Plea alternatives

Newcastle look set to miss out on Nice striker Alassane Plea, who is now looking increasingly likely to join Tottenham.

The Magpies were reportedly ready to spend upwards of £20 million on the player, but even that was not quite enough to meet Nice’s asking price.

However, it does give a clear indication about how much Rafa Benitez has allocated to spend on a striker this summer.

With that in mind, we’ve picked out some alternatives from across Europe that the Magpies could pursue.