West Brom had made enquiries about the Portugal international but Benfica are keen to offload the 27-year-old this month.
The Portuguese side paid £3m for the player a year ago and are keen to recoup that amount.
Benfica Striker Heading To Tyneside?
Last Updated : 07-Jan-2009 byBenfica coach Quique Flores says the forward does not feature in his plans and the player's agent Kenneth Azquez says there are a number of clubs ready to make a move.
