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Under Rafa Benitez’s leadership, the magpies are odds-on favourites to return to the Premier League at the first time of asking – just as they did in 2009-10 season – and are currently second in the Championship. With Yoan Gouffran said to be unsettled, Christian Atsu away on AFCON duties, and Matt Ritchie yet to hit his highs of his last spell at Championship level with Bournemouth, Newcastle will surely look to bolster their options on the wings and Benitez will be keeping a close eye on Memphis’ situation.
Mike Ashley is said to have made certain there’s money to spend in January – in addition to whatever’s left over from the summer sales – and Memphis would likely benefit by being away from the spotlight for a short while to find his rhythm.
