Local report gives positive update following yesterday’s meeting between Benitez & Ashley

Positive news breaking this morning as the Shields Gazette report that Rafa Benitez and Mike Ashley are ‘close to agreement’ after initial talks over the future of Newcastle.

The pair met at Benton training ground yesterday for their opening round of talks according to the Chronicle, with the Gazette claiming that hose initial talks surrounding Benitez’s future and United’s summers transfer strategy went well.

Ashley was present at St James’s Park to see Newcastle lift the Championship title, with today’s report stating he is ‘keen for the club to hit the ground running in the transfer market this summer’ ahead of the our return to the top flight.

The NUFC owner was pictured celebrating with Benitez and his staff after Sunday’s match, which boded well ahead of their crunch talks this week.

Today’s news is a welcome boost to fans worrying about the future of Rafa Benitez. He can unlock to door to what could be a bright future at Newcastle United, but only Mike Ashley can give him the key to do so.

Here’s hoping talks continue to go well, but this certainly sounds like a positive start!

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As a Junior Magpie since birth and season ticket holder, I eat, sleep and breathe all things NUFC! Here at the blog, I aim to bring you news, views, match reports and transfer exclusives as and when I get them.

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