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Newcastle join Napoli in the race to sign Greek goalkeeper Orestis Karnezis from Udinese

Orestis Karnezis has emerged as a key target for Rafa Benitez

NEWCASTLE UNITED have reportedly been linked with a £3.6m move for Udinese goalkeeper Orestis Karnezis.

Toon boss Rafa Benitez is determined to bring a new face in between the posts following his club's promotion last season.

Karnezis moved to Udinese in 2013 for a fee of £671,000, but he was sent on loan to Granada
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Karnezis moved to Udinese in 2013 for a fee of £671,000, but he was sent on loan to GranadaCredit: Getty Images - Getty
Karnezis has emerged as the top target for Rafa Benitez
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Karnezis has emerged as the top target for Rafa BenitezCredit: Rex Features

Last term's Championship winners have now switched their attention to the Greek international - according to Italian website .

Benitez has been linked with Pepe Reina, Willy Caballero and Adrian this summer, but no deal has materialised for them.

After questioning the ability of Karl Darlow, the former-Liverpool manager is keen to sign another keeper.

Benitez's former club Napoli are also scrambling for the 32-year-old's signature.

However, Maurizio Sarri's side have identified Real Sociedad goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli's top target.

Despite being the Italian outfit's first choice shot-stopper last season, Karnezis has expressed his desire to leave.

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Napoli boss Maurizio Sarri has also labelled the Greek goalkeeper as a top target this summer
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Napoli boss Maurizio Sarri has also labelled the Greek goalkeeper as a top target this summerCredit: AFP

The introduction of a new goalkeeper at Newcastle will provide competition for first choice shot-stopper Rob Elliot.

Benitez has also told 29-year-old goalkeeper Tim Krul that he has no future at Newcastle - forcing him to train with the U23s.

Karnezis has appeared more than 100 times for the Italian outfit in the last three seasons.

The 32-year-old has been capped 42 times for the Greece international side, so he would arrive at St James' Park armed with experience.

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