Newcastle United boss Rafa Benitez is weighing up the future of Karl Darlow.

The Sun says Darlow is a £4million January target for Leeds and Aston Villa.

The Newcastle keeper, 28, has lost his No1 spot at St James' Park since Martin Dubravka's arrival.

And Darlow could now be on the move next month with the two Championship promotion hopefuls keen.

The stopper is currently out with an elbow injury but will be back fit before the New Year.

And Darlow is desperate for some game time having made only one appearance this season - in the Carabao Cup.

It remains to be seen if Newcastle boss Rafa Benitez will sanction a sale, even though he is well stocked in the goalkeeping department.