West Ham are ready to challenge Newcastle for Bournemouth winger Matt Ritchie.
The Sun says Rafa Benitez is ready to make a stunning £10million bid for Bournemouth's flying Scotsman Ritchie.
Benitez wants to beat Premier League opposition — headed by West Ham — to snatch highly-rated Ritchie, 26, and tee up a move.
Cherries boss Eddie Howe will be desperate not to lose Scot.