Rafael Benitez has told Newcastle he is not their man if all they want to do is finish 15th in the Premier League.
The 59-year-old Spaniard’s representatives are currently locked in negotiations with the Magpies’ hierarchy over a contract extension, with his current deal due to expire on June 30.
2
Rafael Benitez’s Newcastle have endured another topsy turvy season
He wants to stay at St James’ Park and they are keen to retain his services after seeing him guarantee a third successive top-flight season with last Saturday’s 3-1 victory over Southampton.
However, he is keen to be able to challenge for the top half of the table and cup success, and is pleading for the investment he would need to be able to do that before signing on the dotted line.
Asked about his ambition for the club, Benitez, whose side travels to relegation-threatened Brighton on Saturday, said: “If we can do the right things we can compete. For what? If we can compete and then try to at least be close to winning something…
“But we have to do things right – I don’t say this is wrong, but right for my point of view.
Getty
2
Ayoze Perez scored a hat-trick against Southampton last time out for the Magpies, who are now safe from relegation
“You can bring in another manager and then maybe he will be happy if they do well and they finish 15th.
“I would like to do something more, if it’s possible.”
Benitez’s tone was more conciliatory than it has been in recent weeks, perhaps a reflection of the sense of relief which has settled on Tyneside after the completion of a survival mission he said would be “a miracle” after a difficult start to the campaign.
He insists he has a realistic vision for the future and is not asking for the earth, just enough backing to be able to go about his job without the threat of relegation constantly hanging over him.
He said: “For me, if I can compete I would like to compete for something more. And if you cannot then you have to manage and be realistic.
MOST READ IN FOOTBALL
“This club with the potential that we have, we can compete and we want to compete, or at least I want to compete, to go into any game and try to win something.
“We talk about the cups and, ‘Oh, we don’t compete in the cups…’ I want to compete and try to win trophies, but you cannot compete in the cups when you at the bottom of the table and you have a risk of two or three key players injured and then you don’t have the replacements.
“It’s just so simple to understand.”
Newcastle news: Rafael Benitez 'would like to do something more' with Magpies than just settle for mid-table obscurity. Rafael Benitez's Newcastle have endured another topsy turvy season
Newcastle transfer news: How Rafael Benitez's Magpies could
Read More Newcastle United News, Click Here: Newcastle United News. The potential acquisition of Skrtel would undoubtedly bolster the Magpies' defensive ranks and also add depth to the squad. He would represent a solid option to have in the squad, a vocal leader Benitez's squad are in dire need of. Verdict
Rafa Benitez responds to Celtic links as Newcastle boss 'would consider' Hoops move in future Rafa Benitez admits he would consider managing Celtic in the future - according to a report. The Newcastle boss was heavily linked with becoming the next Hoops manager before Neil Lennon was appointed.
Newcastle Takeover: Picking a Completely Realistic Magpies
Newcastle United chiefs eager to learn Rafa Benitez's final decision on contract extension. The Magpies held talks with Benitez last month but after talk of a lack of improved terms they are
Rafa Benitez responds to Celtic links as Newcastle boss
Newcastle transfer news: How Rafael Benitez's Magpies could look at the end of January with new signings Posted on March 1, 2019 Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez has been given hope this January transfer window of signings to help his side stay in the Premier League.
Newcastle United chiefs eager to learn Rafa Benitez's final
Newcastle news: Rafael Benitez would like to do something more with Magpies than just settle for mid-table obscurity talksport.com 1+ mon ago Newcastle news: Rafael Benitez `would like to do something more' with Magpies than just settle for mid-table obscurity Benitez wants to stay at St James Park, but believes the club need to start show
Exclusive Report - Rafa Wants Magpies To SIgn These Two
In what they are calling an exclusive the Express today is reporting that Rafa Benitez is keen for Newcastle to sign 28-year-old German International goalkeeper Kevin Trapp who plays at PSG. That news broke a few weeks back, and we think Rafa is looking for a goalkeeper who can push current
Newcastle Takeover: Picking a Completely Realistic Magpies
Sheikh Khaled bin Zayed Al Nehayan and the Bin Zayed group should be confirmed as the new owners of Newcastle United any day now. Newcastle Takeover: Picking a Completely Realistic Magpies
Newcastle United News: Why the Magpies - mediareferee.com
Newcastle news: Rafael Benitez 'would like to do something more' with Magpies than just settle for mid-table obscurity by: 161385360554578 — Talk Sport 27 Apr Rafael Benitez has told Newcastle he is not their man if all they want to do is finish 15th in the Premier League.
Anthony Smith Says He Gets Paid More Than He s Worth: I m
Newcastle news: Rafael Benitez 'would like to do something
Soccer News Newcastle Takeover: Picking a Completely Realistic Magpies Starting XI Under Rafa Benitez. But I have also said that I would like to try something new
Talk Sport News - sportspyder.com
No comments:
Post a Comment