Mike Ashley holds talks with Rafa Benitez as Newcastle manager seeks funds for January transfers
By Craig Hope for The Mail on Sunday
Published: 20:00 GMT, 19 January 2019 | Updated: 20:00 GMT, 19 January 2019
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Newcastle owner Mike Ashley and manager Rafa Benitez held talks at St James' Park on Saturday night, Sportsmail can reveal.
The Magpies were 3-0 winners over Cardiff City to move out of the relegation zone and two points clear of danger.
And after full-time a beaming Ashley headed for Benitez's office to offer his congratulations and re-open a dialogue with the Spaniard.
Newcastle owner Mike Ashley (right) was at St James' Park on Saturday afternoon
