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Report: Newcastle United and Bournemouth could do a possible swap deal involving Matt Ritchie and Philip Billing

According to The Sun, Championship side Bournemouth have a long-term desire to bring back Newcastle United winger Matt Ritchie to the Vitality Stadium, and they are ready to let Philip Billing go the other way in a swap deal.

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The 31-year-old left the Cherries in 2016 after four seasons that produced 31 goals in 142 appearances across three different divisions, and has since established himself as a key player for the Magpies.

Ritchie left the top-flight to link up with Newcastle in the Championship, helping them seal immediate return to the EPL with 12 goals and seven assists in 42 league games.