Rafa Benitez fires back with clear statement following £25m bid for Jamaal Lascelles

According to the Chronicle’s Lee Ryder, Rafa Benitez has just confirmed that Jamaal Lascelles is NOT for sale.

Sky reported earlier today that West Ham had made a £25m bid for the skipper and although it was swiftly rejected and deemed ‘out of hand’, it was unsettling news to hear – for Benitez, us fans and Lascelles himself.

The Spaniard is currently at the 1892 Foundation Cup Presentation (for the NUFC foundation) and he appears to have given a bullish response to Lee Ryder following today’s rumours linking the skipper with a move away from St James’ Park:

“For sure, we don’t want to sell Jamaal.

“He is a key player for us, he was a key player last year, and he has to be a key player for Newcastle United for years to come.”

As long as Mike Ashley is in charge I’ll always worry that every player has their price, however it seems so clear that Lascelles is an irreplaceable asset to NUFC – and Benitez clearly has no intention of letting him go. Not matter what the price.

Finally, Rafa has also confirmed that Kenedy is ‘very close’ to signing – with confirmation expected either tonight or tomorrow.

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About Olly Hawkins

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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