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da luck: According to reports in the Daily Star, Newcastle United are closing in on an £18m double deal that will see FC Porto striker Vincent Aboubakar arrive at St James’ Park.Magpies manager Rafa Benitez is keen to bring in an attacker to take some of the pressure off of Dwight Gayle on the club’s return to the Premier League next season, and he looks to be on the verge of sealing a £9m deal to bring Senegal international Aboubakar to Tyneside despite competition from French side Rennes.The 25-year-old spent last term on loan at Turkish giants Besiktas, and he scored 19 goals to help the club win the Super Lig title.Newcastle supporters have been quick to have their say on the rumour via social media, and the majority are excited by the potential arrival of the Senegalese attacker, with some even likening his playing style to that of Everton striker Romelu Lukaku.Here is just a selection of the Twitter reaction…