Rafael Benitez has always been a big fan of Matt Ritchie since the winger arrived at Newcastle United.
According to TeamTalk, Matt Ritchie wants to leave Newcastle United and move down south.
Ritchie has been a key player for Newcastle this season, and is known to be highly admired by Rafael Benitez.
However, the Scottish international is said to be keen on a move away from St. James’ Park.
Whether Newcastle will sell Ritchie in the next few hours, before the deadline closes, is not yet clear.
However, the winger is believed to be keen to depart in a move which would surely disappointment many on Tyneside.
As things stand both Hayden and Ritchie remain with the Magpies, but whether Benitez will want two players at the club who are seemingly keen on moves away remains to be seen.
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