West Ham United have been linked with Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez.
It has been reported that West Ham want to appoint former Liverpool and Real Madrid head coach Benitez as their new manager following the departure of David Moyes from the London Stadium.
Benitez reportedly wants to extend his stay at the Magpies, but the former Chelsea manager, who is claimed to have a £6 million compensation clause in his contract, has yet to hold face-to-face talks with Ashley about his situation, with The Times adding that there is increasing concern about the slow pace of his transfer and contractual talks with Newcastle.
Swapping Newcastle United for West Ham United?
Benitez has done a remarkable job at Newcastle, and the Spaniard is right to demand assurances about the funds he will receive to spend in the summer transfer window.
West Ham are wise to look at the Spaniard, and in this day and age, it should not come as a surprise if Benitez decides to leave the Magpies and move to the London Stadium.
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