Rafael Benitez is currently weighing up whether to extend his Newcastle United contract.
Sheikh Khaled bin Zayed Al Nehayan announced yesterday that he had agreed a deal with Mike Ashley to buy Newcastle.
However, the takeover talk came out of the blue for Benitez, who was shocked at the developments at St. James’ Park.
Newcastle have now played down the takeover talk to their current manager.
The Magpies boss has been informed that no takeover is imminent and that he needs to carry on with his job as usual.
The takeover talk complicates Benitez’s contract talks with Newcastle even further.
Ashley and Benitez have been discussing a new deal in the past few weeks, but with so much uncertainty around Newcastle, the Spaniard has seemingly been reluctant to extend his stay.
Benitez has just a matter of weeks remaining on his current deal at Newcastle, but is thought to want to remain on Tyneside.
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