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Newcastle transfer update: Bookies back Rafa Benitez to secure Chelsea deal
CHELSEA winger Christian Atsu appears to be heading to Newcastle this summer, according to the bookies.
Christian Atsu 3/1 to join Newcastle this summer
Atsu spent the season on loan at St James' Park, helping Newcastle to the Championship title with five goals and three assists.
Newcastle are said to have a £6.2million option in Atsu's loan deal to sign the Ghana international on a permanent basis.
Christian Atsu scored five goals for Newcastle
And bookmakers Betfair are backing Newcastle to keep Atsu for next season at odds of 3/1.
Toon manager Rafa Benitez last month refused to rule out a move for the pacey winger.
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.
"I’m really pleased with him. We have to see where we are in terms of the squad and all these things.”
Atsu joined Chelsea in a £3.5m deal from Porto in 2013 but is yet to make his senior debut for the Premier League champions.