Origi would cost Newcastle double what Liverpool paid

Newcastle summer target Divock Origi will cost ‘upward of £20million’ in January, if Rafa Benitez opts to shore up his interest.

The Magpies coach reportedly enquired about the Belgium international forward in the summer, with the former Wolfsburg loanee having fallen down the pecking order at Anfield.

A host of clubs, including a number of Premier League outfits, have reportedly registered interest in the 23-year old ahead of the January transfer window, with Origi having not yet made an appearance for Jurgen Klopp’s side this season.

And according to the Express & Star, as cited by the Shields Gazette, Origi will cost upwards of £20million, double that which Liverpool paid Lille for his services in 2014.

The report also claims Wolves are interested, however they could be put off by the price tag, while other sources have also linked Everton with a move.