Vurnon Anita open to Newcastle United switch

Ajax midfielder Vurnon Anita has revealed that he is open to a move to Newcastle United this summer.

The Premier League side are thought to have had a recent bid rejected by the famous Dutch club for the 23-year-old.

"Newcastle are a beautiful club. I'm open to anything. We'll see what happens, but there's nothing wrong with listening to Ajax and what interested clubs have to say," said the Netherlands international.

"I will seriously consider anything that comes up. Does it matter to me that Newcastle are not in the Champions League? No.

"However, I'm an Ajax player for now. I'm focusing on Ajax. Newcastle's interest has made me think about a potential transfer, though. It's a sign that I'm on the right track and have to keep this up. I haven't set a deadline for when I want clarity. I'll just see how this pans out."

Anita has two years left on his current contract at the Amsterdam Arena.