Burnley have added Matt Ritchie to their list of potential targets in the January window.

Sean Dyche would like to sign a winger with Robbie Brady expected out for the rest of the season.

Aaron Lennon, James McClean and Jordan Jones of Kilmarnock are also being considered but it is understood an ambitious move for Newcastle’s wide-man has been suggested.

Burnley have added Newcastle's Matt Ritchie to their potential targets in the January window

It remains to be seen whether Rafa Benitez would sanction any transfer given Ritchie’s influence in the team but should the proposed takeover fail to go through the Newcastle manager might need to raise funds.

Ritchie signed for Newcastle for £12million in 2016 and his contract runs until 2021.

The 28-year-old has produced five assists in 21 Premier League appearances this campaign and Dyche is an admirer of his crossing ability and dead ball deliveries.

Sean Dyche wants to sign a winger with Robbie Brady expected to miss the rest of the season