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title: "Newcastle will only push to sign winger on one condition"
canonical: "https://readnewcastle.com/2018/07/13/newcastle-will-only-push-to-sign-winger-on-one-condition/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Ryan Darby"
section: "Feature Writers"
published: "2018-07-13T12:25:46Z"
modified: "2018-07-13T12:25:46Z"
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# Newcastle will only push to sign winger on one condition

Newcastle United will only pursue a reunion with Crystal Palace winger Andros Townsend if Matt Ritchie completes a move to Stoke.

[Chronicle Live](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/newcastle-united-wont-sign-andros-14904444?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter) report that a deal will only go through if the Potters step up their interest in the Scottish winger.

Ritchie is being heavily linked with a move away from St James’ Park, but Rafa Benitez is in no hurry to sell the former Bournemouth winger.

The club have already reportedly rejected one £15 million offer for the player, with Newcastle’s asking price believed to be closer to £20 million.

![Catherine Ivill/Getty Images Sport](https://media.readnewcastle.com/readnewcastle/sites/20/2018/07/940547350.jpg)

Should Ritchie complete a move to Stoke, his departure would free up the position and necessary funds that would allow Newcastle to move for Townsend.

Townsend has been linked with a return to the club from the moment he originally left for Palace.

Benitez has tried to re-sign the player on numerous occasions, both during their time in the Championship and the Premier League,