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Rafa Benitez discusses Newcastle move for Chelsea player this summer
NEWCASTLE manager Rafa Benitez has refused to rule out a summer move for on-loan Chelsea winger Christian Atsu.
Rada Benitez refuses to rule out summer move for Christian Atsu
The Ghana international joined Newcastle in the summer on a season-long loan and has played a vital part in helping them return to the Premier League.
Atsu has scored four goals and provided three assists so far this term, including two strikes in his last two appearances.
Christian Atsu has scored four goals during Newcastle loan spell
And Benitez has been impressed by the 25-year-old's efforts for Newcastle, but admits his recent form would not be the sole reason to make his move permanent.
When asked about Atsu’s future at St James’ Park, Benitez said: “The future of a player doesn’t change with one action or goal.
“We know that he’s a good player. We have to decide.
Christian Atsu yet to make Chelsea debut
"I’m really pleased with him. We have to see where we are in terms of the squad and all these things.”
Chelsea signed Atsu from Porto in the summer of 2013 for £3.5million, but the winger is yet to make his senior debut for the Premier League leaders.