Report: 2018 Rafa Benitez decision on £30m-rated man could land Newcastle millions

According to Blackburn Rovers CEO Steve Waggott, Newcastle have a ‘big’ sell-on clause if Adam Armstrong leaves Ewood Park.

Speaking to Lancs Live, the Rovers supremo said: ‘We got a good price, albeit with a big sell-on, but he does what it says on the tin.’

The Chronicle state that it was Rafa Benitez in 2018 who sanctioned the 23-year-old forward’s departure from St James’ Park, for a fee of just £1.7 million.

However, the Spaniard also sanctioned the deal knowing about the sell-on clause negotiated with Blackburn.

If Armstrong keeps his stunning form up, then Newcastle could secure themselves millions if an interested club makes a big-money swoop for the West Denton-born marksman.

So far this season, the Englishman has scored 12 goals in 12 games, including 11 goals in just ten Championship appearances.

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Waggott also reveals that Blackburn would consider an offer in the region of £25 million – £30 million for their talisman.

While The Chronicle state that Blackburn have not disclosed the value of the sell-on clause, we do know that it’s a ‘big’ one.

Even if it’s only 10%, that would see the Magpies land £3 million if Armstrong was sold for £30 million.

The Blackburn No.7 isn’t the only ex-Newcastle player thriving in the Championship right now.

Former Magpie Ivan Toney is one goal behind Armstrong in the Championship scoring charts, having netted ten in 11 games.