Thursday, 27 April 2017

Rafael Benítez to have talks with Mike Ashley before extending Newcastle stay

• Newcastle manager to meet the club’s owner in the next 10 days
• Talks will focus on Benítez’s remit and summer transfer budget

Rafael Benítez’s future at Newcastle United will be determined when he sits down for talks with Mike Ashley, the club’s owner, in the next 10 days.

Benítez is happy on Tyneside and hopes to remain in charge at St James’ Park but will require reassurances about his spheres of autonomy and transfer budget before committing to staying on.

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