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title: "Benitez outlines how many more players he wants to sign this summer"
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author: "Ryan Darby"
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published: "2018-07-20T13:13:02Z"
modified: "2018-07-20T13:13:02Z"
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# Benitez outlines how many more players he wants to sign this summer

Rafa Benitez reportedly wants to bring as many as five extra signings to the club this summer.

Writing in [The Times](https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/new-season-same-old-frustrations-in-transfer-market-for-benitez-fd62rrgvq?shareToken=e85ac6c8ada877e7324421759b7609fa), respected journalist George Caulkin explains that Benitez is becoming increasingly frustrated by the club’s transfer business.

The Magpies are have already signed Martin Dubravka, Kenedy and Ki Sung-yueng from Swansea.

Benitez is aware that he needs to make further additions to the squad to avoid being pulled into another relegation battle.

![Ian MacNicol/Getty Images Sport](https://media.readnewcastle.com/readnewcastle/sites/20/2018/07/952341056.jpg)

Newcastle are being heavily linked with a move for Salomon Rondon, who could replace Aleksandar Mitrovic, who is expected to complete a £20 million move to Fulham soon.

The Spaniard is also looking to strengthen in wide areas.

With concerns over his long-term future at the club, Newcastle owner Mike Ashley is reportedly hesitant to reinvest in the squad should he not stick around.

A new five-year contract is said to be on the table, but Benitez is yet to sign.