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Ayoze Perez Encourages Newcastle to Make Strike Partner's Loan Deal Permanent This Summer

Newcastle United forward Ayoze Perez has insisted his side sign strike partner Salomon Rondon on a permanent basis once the his loan deal finishes this summer.

The pair have led Rafa Benitez's attack this season, linking up well and scoring 11 goals between them. However, Rondon is due to leave St James' Park at the end of the campaign, having only joined on loan on transfer deadline day in August. Perez is has admitted that he is eager to see his fellow frontman stay though, urging the club to make the move permanent.

Speaking to The Chronicle, Perez stated: "I would like him to stay, definitely.