Newcastle Ready to Offer Rafa Benitez Contract Extension as Rumours Swirl Over Long-Term Future

​Newcastle's hierarchy have intimated to manager Rafa Benitez that they are willing to offer him a contract extension amid growing speculation that a list of potential replacements are being drawn up to replace him. The Magpies boss has overseen a fine campaign on Tyneside, with the club seven points clear of the relegation zone with just seven games to go. Despite this, numerous managers across European football have been linked with the hotseat at St James' Park in recent weeks, but... Via All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://www.90min.com/