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Iker Casillas emerges as a potential target for Newcastle United as Rafa Benitez eyes experienced goalkeeper

Rafa Benitez could find the solution to his Newcastle United goalkeeper search by bringing Porto's Iker Casillas to the Premier League next month.

Casillas, a veteran of three Champions League wins and five La Liga titles with Real Madrid, is out of the first team at Porto and could prove a good fit for the Magpies.

A report in Portugal's Jornal de Noticias suggested the 36-year-old keeper is 'in Newcastle's plans', although it is understood they would not be willing to match Casillas' £95,000-per-week Porto wage packet.

Porto's Iker Casillas is a possible option for Newcastle United in the January transfer window
Porto's Iker Casillas is a possible option for Newcastle United in the January transfer window
Casillas has not played for Porto since a 0-0 draw away at Sporting Lisbon on October 1
Casillas has not played for Porto since a 0-0 draw away at Sporting Lisbon on October 1

Casillas is still a big earner from the contract he moved to Portugal on when leaving cash-rich boyhood club Real two years ago.