Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe has named three players he wants to keep at the club.
Eddie Howe hopes to keep three long-serving Newcastle United players at St James’ Park.
Howe is already planning for next season after the club secured Champions League football on Monday night.
And United’s head coach, speaking ahead of Sunday’s final game of the season against Chelsea, revealed that he wants to keep Paul Dummett and Matt Ritchie, both out of contract at the end of the campaign, at St James’ Park
“I’ve held various discussions with Matt throughout the season, and, I think, first and foremost, he’s been very committed to Newcastle, and to the team and aims this season,” said Howe.
“I have said I desperately want to keep him next year. He’s had issues surrounding his family, and the distance between him and them.
“It’s never easy when you have young children, and that distance when you’re a parent is tough at times. But Matt’s been exceptional, and I certainly hope he stays for next season.”
On Dummtt, Howe added: “Again, I hope we can come to an agreement with Paul and he will stay for next year.”
Howe also wants to keep Martin Dubravka, who was the club’s first-choice goalkeeper before the arrival of Ni
