Report: Newcastle hold talks with Bournemouth about swapping Ritchie and King

Newcastle and Bournemouth reportedly discussing transfer.

Bournemouth's Norwegian striker Joshua King celebrates after scoring the team's first goal during the English Premier League football match between Southampton and Bournemouth at St Mary's...

Newcastle United and Bournemouth are holding talks over a swap deal, according to a report.

The Sun (24/6 page 61) claim the two clubs are discussing a move which would see Joshua King sign for Newcastle and Matt Ritchie heading back to Bournemouth.

The make up of the deal would be Ritchie plus cash for King.

Matt Ritchie of Newcastle in action during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Southampton at St. James Park on March 10, 2018 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.

Newcastle signed Ritchie two summers ago and he helped Rafa Benitez’s side clinch promotion to the Premier League.

Last season he was still a regular, making 32 starts in the top flight, scoring two goals and providing five assists.

Joshua King of AFC Bournemouth celebrates scoring his sides second goal during the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Burnley at Vitality Stadium on May 13, 2017 in...

King had a terrific 2016/17 season for Bournemouth where he scored 16 Premier League goals.

Last season he only scored eight, after moving into a more withdrawn role to accommodate Jermain Defoe.

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Report: Newcastle hold talks with Bournemouth about swapping Ritchie and King