West Bromwich Albion have seen a loan bid rejected by Newcastle United for striker Dwight Gayle, according to reports.
Rafa Benitez's side are currently in negotiations with Albion over the potential signing of Baggies striker Salomon Rondon, and the West Midlands club are looking to bring Gayle to the Championship on a separate deal, according to the Newcastle Chronicle.
Benitez does not want to exchange the 27-year-old for Rondon as the Newcastle manager is looking for an additional forward on top of Gayle to create strong competition for places alongside Spanish forwards Ayoze Perez and Joselu.