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https://www.skysports.com/transfer/news/12691/11744360/newcastle-boss-rafa-benitez-considering-chinese-super-league-offer-from-dalian-yifang Considering Chinese Super League offer

Blah blah blah

The 59-year-old is now into the final two weeks of his current contract and has, as of yet, opted against signing the extension which has been offered to him. ‘Although Benitez returned to the club’s Benton Training Centre last Monday, he has not given the Magpies hierarchy any indication as to whether he is willing to sign the deal for the terms currently on offer. ‘It is understood that he is still yet to receive the assurances over budget and transfer policy he wants in order to commit himself to the club, while the uncertainty over a potential takeover has also complicated matters further. ‘With Benitez unsure whether the current Newcastle hierarchy will still be in charge within a matter of weeks, he is reluctant to pen a contract before he receives greater clarity on the future direction the club is heading.‘

So Rafa's got exactly 2 weeks of his contract left. I'm beginning to think when he briefly visited the training ground the other week it was probably to collect his stuff.

All we can do is sit tight & hope.

I hope Rafa tells him to do one now the bastard

Monochrome Acquisitions ? https://www.sportsdirect.com/SearchResults?DescriptionFilter=monochrome

Guess we'll find out properly tomorrow when the fixtures are officially released

https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/premier-league-201920-fixtures-leaked-16504606.amp Looks like someone leaked the first day of the seasons games. Were away to Everton by the looks of things

Probably not as hes contracted until 30th June. This has had all the hallmarks of Shearer for a while I.e. frozen out. Yeah they've offered him a new contract. But its obvious it's no were near what he was asking for.

19 days left on his contract, it would have all been tied up now if he was staying. Cheers Rafa & good luck at your next club. Oh & fanks Mike you utter toss pot. I'm half expecting to see Pardew unveiled as the "new manager" on July 1st

Who knows what's going on ?

Apparently Rafa's at the training ground.

Nufc 360 Sports Direct signs removed from inside the ground will be replaced by new ones in time for the beginning of the new season as Mike Ashley prepares for his 13th season in control of #nufc. [@mhardysport]

Not for me mate I dont like the bloke. I know hes called "The Special One" but it's going to take someone "Extra Special" to fill Rafa's shoes. I hope it's not him. Plus I dont think he'd work under Ashley's constraints he'd want to spend big.