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Daily Mirror
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Tom Malley

Newcastle see £33million transfer bid rejected as defender scramble continues

Newcastle have had a £33million bid for Monaco defender Benoit Badiashile rejected as their search for a new centre back continues.

The Magpies are desperate to bolster their backline, which has leaked the second most goals (43) this season, in order to preserve their Premier League status this season.

Following their £300million Saudi-led takeover in October, making them the richest club in the world, money is not an issue for the club during the January transfer window.

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