Newcastle United boss Rafael Benitez is already planning targets to sign in the January transfer window.
Newcastle have struggled for form so far this season, and are still looking for their first win.
Ashley has recently started to watch matches again, and has now seen the problems first-hand.
And Benitez is certain that he will receive backing in the new year now, as he wants to sign new players.
The Spanish boss has even met with his scouting team to discuss potential targets to sign.
Benitez feels that Ashley does have ambitions for Newcastle, and will invest now that he has evidence that money is needed.
If Benitez is handed cash it may encourage him to sign a new contract to stay at St. James’ Park, with his own future still not secure currently.
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