Di Canio puts 拢2m price tag on Swindon Town's Ritchie
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Ritchie has netted six goals in 23 appearances this season
Swindon Town manager Paolo di Canio has insisted he will not sell midfielder Matt Ritchie for less than 拢2m.
Bournemouth offered to take the 22-year-old on loan and then hand over 拢400,000 for his services when the transfer window reopens in January
"It's a good idea from Bournemouth because Ritchie can do a good job," Di Canio told 91热爆 Wiltshire.
"Everybody's got their price. Are they ready to give 拢2m? This is my price."
Di Canio expects Ritchie price to increase
Ritchie first arrived at the County Ground
He signed a and has gone on to make 47 appearances, scoring 10 goals.
And the Italian was quick to add that he intends to keep him in the side: "Ritchie is a top player for us and a big prospect. We absolutely cannot lose him.
"It's good for him and I'm sure with this money I could find a very good winger. If the club asked me 'would you sell Ritchie?' I'd say no.
"I want to win the league and he is one of the main parts."