Rafa Benitez is set to push to bring Ryad Boudebouz to Newcastle United.
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Newcastle United have made a decision to push to sign Ryad Boudebouz, claim Algerian outlet Le Buteur.
The Algerian international has had a prolific season for Montpellier, scoring 11 goals and providing nine assists from midfield.
Le Buteur also report that Boudebouz would not reject the opportunity to sign for Newcastle if it arises.
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Boudebouz can play on the wing but is most effective as a central playmaker.
Newcastle’s path to sign Boudebouz may not be simple however, as they have found it tricky negotiating with Montpellier in the past when they bought Remy Cabella.
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Montpellier president Louis Nicollin is an outspoken figure who openly mocked Cabella’s decision to move to Newcastle after protracted negotiations, The Telegraph report.
The French side are reported by Le Buteur to want 15 million Euros for Boudebouz.
Boudebouz would hope to emulate fellow Algerian star Riyad Mahrez, who in 2015/16 won the title with Leicester and won the player of the year award.
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