A queue of sorts could be forming to sign Matt Ritchie ahead of his Newcastle United release. It was confirmed in May that Matt Ritchie would be leaving Newcastle United when his contract expires, alongside the likes of Paul Dummett and Loris Karius. It is an emotional exit for Ritchie, who has been at St James’ Park since 2016. He has been a key figure on Tyneside, both on and off the pitch. By the time Eddie Howe arrived, Ritchie’s importance was mainly behind the scenes, and it was even suggested that he could get a new contract this summer. But that was no longer viable when it emerged tha…