Newcastle United are still hoping to keep Rafael Benitez at the club.
According to The Chronicle, Rafael Benitez has told Newcastle United that he wants to change the club’s wage structure in order to sign exciting youngsters.
The Magpies lost 3-2 at home to Liverpool on Saturday night, suffering defeat in their final home game of the Premier League season.
Newcastle players did their usual lap of honour, and Magpies fans will be desperately hoping that it isn’t the last time they’ll see boss Benitez at St James’ Park.
The Spaniard’s contract expires in a matter of weeks, and Newcastle haven’t yet managed to secure a new deal, with Benitez making a number of demands in order to stay.
The Chronicle note that Benitez has asked Newcastle to change the club’s wage structure, in order to ensure that they can bring in some of the world’s most exciting players.
Yes, Benitez wants the ability to get in players over the age of 26, but seemingly hopes to lure hot prospects to Newcastle too in an exciting move for Magpies fans.
The demands come just days after Grupo La Provincia reported that Newcastle are interested in signing 19-year-old Gimnasia attacker Jan Hurtado this summer.
The Venezuelan would fit the bill, and getting that mix of youth and experience could help Newcastle rise up the Premier League table under Benitez.
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