Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez has been offered a tempting offer to manage a Chinese Super League club. The former Chelsea boss has reportedly been offered a deal worth £12m on a yearly basis to dump Newcastle United for China. According to Sky Sports, Chinese Super League club Dalian Yifang has offered Rafael Benitez a three-year deal worth £36m. Rafael Benitez has few days left on his Newcastle United contract but club owner Mike Ashley has offered him a new deal. Ole Gunnar describes Mourinho’s style as ‘stupid’ After … [Read more...]
Ex-Chelsea Boss Interested In Newcastle United Job
Former Manchester United and Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho is reportedly interested in the managerial job at Premier League club Newcastle United. This is according to the publication from the stables of the Daily Mirror which claimed that the Portuguese tactician is willing to hold talks about becoming the new Magpies manager when Billionaire Sheikh Bin Zayed takes over. The Newcastle United takeover is almost complete and Sheikh Bin Zayed could opt for Jose Mourinho instead of current boss Rafael Benitez. Spanish tactician Benitez has … [Read more...]
Confirmed: Ex-Liverpool Manager In Newcastle Talks Over New Deal
Newcastle United are desperate to keep manager Rafael Benitez at the club beyond this summer. The Spanish tactician has few months left on his current deal at the St. James Park but he has doubts over transfer dealings at the club thereby fuelling the reluctance to commit his long-term to Newcastle United. The Magpies faithfuls want him to stay at the club and there might be light at the end of the tunnel for them according to English media portal Shields Gazette. It was revealed that Rafael Benitez has entered into the second round of … [Read more...]
Deal Close: Ex-Liverpool Boss Hints New Contract At Newcastle United
Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez has hinted that he’s close to signing a new deal with the Magpies. The former Liverpool manager made this known during his pre-match press conference ahead of the Liverpool game on Saturday evening. Benitez and his Newcastle United team welcome Premier League title chasers Liverpool to St. James’ Park on what’s a big game for the visitors as the race for the league title hots up. Spanish tactician Rafael Benitez has spent over three years as the Newcastle United manager and his contract is expected to … [Read more...]
No Favours: Benitez Focused On Getting Result vs Liverpool
Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez doesn’t have any plans to do his former club a favour when Liverpool travel to the North East to take on his team. Benitez and Newcastle United will host Liverpool who are on the hunt for the Premier League title alongside defending champions Manchester City. There have been suggestions that the former Liverpool manager will do his old team a big favour when they visit St. James’ Park on Saturday evening. In his pre-match press conference ahead of the game between Newcastle United and Liverpool, the … [Read more...]
Deal Done: Ex-Liverpool Manager Wants Newcastle United Stay
Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez has reiterated his desire to stay at the club beyond his current contract which expires this summer. In his latest interview monitored by Shields Gazette, the former Liverpool manager said that he will sit down with the Newcastle United hierarchy to talk about his future at the club. It’s certain that Rafael Benitez will stay with Newcastle United as their manager as long as his conditions are met. The uncertainty surrounding his stay at the club has prompted transfer talks involving managers like … [Read more...]
Deal Close: PSG, Marseille Planning Move For Ex-Liverpool Boss
Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez could leave the club in the summer with the Spaniard struggling to accept the possible lack of investment on the squad, and several clubs are already plotting on how to make him their next manager. According to the publication from the Daily Mirror, two French Ligue 1 sides are lining up the Spanish tactician as their next manager. It was revealed that both French champions Paris Saint Germain (PSG) and Marseille want former Liverpool boss Benitez as their new manager this summer. PSG manager Thomas … [Read more...]
Ex-Liverpool Boss Delighted With Win Over Leicester
Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez has expressed his delight with the crucial win over Leicester City in their Premier League clash on Friday night. The former Liverpool boss led the Magpies to a 1-0 win over in-form Leicester City at the King Power Stadium. In his post-match reaction to the all-important win, Rafael Benitez was elated at the result as he pointed out his excitement about the potential in his team. Newcastle United was in the midst of talks about possible relegation from the Premier League and Benitez knew that a win … [Read more...]
Benitez Beats Rodgers In Battle Of Ex-Liverpool Managers
Rafael Benitez and Brendan Rodgers faced off against each other in the battle between two former Liverpool managers and it was the Spanish tactician that came out on top at the end of their Premier League clash. Benitez masterminded the 1-0 away win recorded by his Newcastle United side over Leicester City in a Premier League clash played at the King Power Stadium on Friday night. Brendan Rodgers was recently appointed the Leicester City manager before leading the Foxes to four successive wins in the Premier League. The four-match winning … [Read more...]
Ex-Liverpool Manager Reiterates VAR Introduction After Bournemouth Draw
Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez has again called for the introduction of VAR (Video Assistant Referee) after his side’s Premier League clash with Bournemouth. Matt Ritchie scored a stoppage-time equalizer for Newcastle United to give the Magpies a 2-2 draw at the home of South Coast club Bournemouth. The first goal scored by the home side was as a result of a controversial penalty awarded by center referee Mike Dean. After the game, the former Liverpool manager rued the penalty awarded to the home side as he called for the swift … [Read more...]
Mike Ashley Determined To Keep Rafael Benitez At All Costs
Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley is ready to do anything in his bid to keep manager Rafael Benitez at the club beyond this summer. Recent reports had claimed that the former Chelsea manager wants to leave the Magpies this summer after the club failed to back him with quality players. Rafael Benitez was Chelsea's manager for a brief spell in 2013. The Spaniard led the Blues to the 2013 Europa League title. Rafael Benitez was appointed the Newcastle United manager in 2016 but was unable to keep them in the Premier League having been made … [Read more...]
Ryan Babel Edges Closer To Fulham Transfer
Former Liverpool winger Ryan Babel is on the verge of joining struggling Premier League club Fulham. According to the Daily Mail, the Dutch international player will join Fulham on a six-month loan deal from Turkish club Besiktas. He is expected in London for a medical on Tuesday ahead of the loan move. Ryan Babel has been in fine form for Besiktas this season with six goals scored and one assist in 19 appearances for the Turkish Super Lig club. Ryan Babel is a former Reds player who represented the club for four years between 2007 and … [Read more...]