Newcastle hopes stays Rafa Benitez on as their as manager

Newcastle are confident manager Rafa Benitez will stay at the club, despite reports linking him with a move away.
United believe they have a water-tight contract with Benitez, which includes a large release clause. The Spaniard, who has one year remaining on his current deal, almost became West Ham boss in the summer of 2015 before joining Real Madrid.

West Ham co-owner David Sullivan remains on good terms with Benitez and said on Thursday that the club were very close to appointing a high calibre manager to succeed David Moyes at the London Stadium.