Had you asked in the summer about Yoan Gouffran, it would have been an overwhelming vote to let him leave.
But his excellent Championship performances have breathed fresh life into his Newcastle career – United have a 100% record while he has played.
He nearly left in the summer and last year, both Wolves and Charlton made approaches for him.
He only stayed because those two clubs wanted to half his wage if he joined them.
Is he motivated by money? I think every player is!
Perhaps he has found his level or maybe Benitez is getting more out of him than his predecessors.
There’s been no talk of a new deal, but perhaps he still has something to offer after all.
His contract ends in the summer.