Newcastle offer Matt Ritchie plus cash in bid to sign Callum Wilson

Newcastle have offered Matt Ritchie plus cash for Bournemouth striker Callum Wilson Picture: Mark Kerton/PA

Newcastle have offered midfielder Matt Ritchie plus cash in a bid to land Bournemouth striker Callum Wilson.

However, the PA news agency understands the Magpies face competition from Aston Villa for the 28-year-old England international, who scored eight Premier League goals in 35 appearances last season as the Cherries were relegated.