Mike Ashley’s offer to Rafa Benitez at Newcastle United is “non-negotiable”, according to report.
Ashley met Benitez, out of contract in 10 days, for talks in London last month over a new deal.
However, the club’s manager – who wants a defined budget and more freedom in the transfer market – is seemingly no closer to agreeing to an extended stay at St James’s Park ahead of the July 4 return of the players for pre-season.
Benitez is understood to be unhappy with the terms of the offer from Ashley, United’s owner. The Sun today report that the proposal from Ashley was “non-negotiable”.
The stalemate comes as fans wait for news on the Bin Zayed Group’s proposed £350million takeover of Newcastle.