Newcastle United boss Rafael Benitez has been of interest to both Roma and Marseille in recent times.
Benitez is still negotiating his contract at Newcastle, and there are concerns over the length of time his discussions with Mike Ashley are taking.
The Spaniard has just weeks remaining on his current deal, and interest is now rising as teams try and offer him a route out of Newcastle.
However, Benitez has told both Roma and Marseille that he wants to stick with the Magpies and his priority is sorting out his future at St. James’ Park.
That news should relax some nerves around Newcastle, as they await further confirmation that he will stay.
Benitez wants to be given assurances over transfers at Newcastle, where he is eager to be given more freedom to target more experienced players.
Ashley and Benitez have been meeting all week, and it seems that the popular manager has been encouraged enough that his intention is still to remain on Tyneside next season.
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