Newcastle join Everton in race for Burnley striker Andre Gray after contract talks stall again
Clarets striker scored nine goals in his debut season in the English top flight and he is now set to leave Turf Moor
NEWCASTLE UNITED are considering a move for Burnley striker Andre Gray as talks over a new deal at Turf Moor stall AGAIN.
Gray, 26, impressed for the Clarets last season, netting nine league goals - but Burnley are struggling to reach an agreement with the striker who's demanding £70,000-a-week.
Gray is eyeing a huge pay-rise considering his current contract sees him pocket roughly £25,000-a-week.
Burnley appear to have a strict wage structure compared to other Prem clubs, with Robbie Brady being their highest-paid player, earning roughly £35,000-a-week.
Burnley are determined to keep hold of their asset after he was a key player last season, helping them to a 16th place finish last season.
According to , the Magpies join Everton in the race to sign the Englishman.
The Toffees are mulling over a potential replacement for Romelu Lukaku, who looks set to depart Goodison Park this summer.
Gray could follow in the steps of Michael Keane, after he signed for Everton in a deal worth £25million, earning £100,000-a-week.
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If Newcastle manage to capture Gray, the forward would join Newcastle's new recruits Florian Lejeune from Eibar and Christian Atsu from Chelsea.
Rafa Benitez is keen to complete all of his signings as soon as possible, giving him and his squad maximum time to prepare for their return to the top flight.
The Magpies finished last season top of the Championship, edging fellow Prem new-boys Brighton to first place.
