Newcastle United manager Rafa Benitez wants to make Christian Atsu loan deal permanent

Newcastle United manager Rafa Benitez is keen to make Christian Atsu's loan move permanent, according to the Newcastle Chronicle.

The 24-year-old is on a season long-loan from English Premier League side Chelsea.

The Ghanaian has impressed heavily in recent times despite early struggles.

And according to the Newcastle Chronicle, manager Rafa Benitez wants to make the deal permanent in January.

The Spaniard is a huge admirer of the talented Ghanaian, who is still has contract with Chelsea until June 2018.