Newcastle fans have been reacting to a report linking Matt Ritchie with a move back to the Championship, and they’re desperate to keep hold of the Scottish international.

According to reports, both Stoke and Middlesbrough are eyeing up £15m moves for Newcastle’s favourite Scotsman.

Ritchie joined Newcastle from Bournemouth when the Magpies were relegated, and the report claims they are “considering” letting him leave.

Fans couldn’t decide what to do when the midfielder was linked with a move away last week, a deal that involved sending Bournemouth’s Josh King to Tyneside in return.

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The 28 year-old is one of the hardest working players in the Newcastle squad, and his mentality and work ethic is a perfect fit for what Rafael Benitez demands from his players.

Benitez is known to be on the hunt for another winger this summer, though it is more likely that will be a left winger, meaning Ritchie would keep his starting spot if he stays.

The 16-cap fan favourite has grabbed 15 league goals in 77 appearances since swapping the south coast for the north east, and fans are desperate to keep hold of him.

You can find some of the best Twitter reactions down below…