'There aren't many managers like him... he is special': Jamaal Lascelles urges Newcastle owner Mike Ashley to give Rafa Benitez what he wants Newcastle United could lose manager Rafa Benitez at the end of the season Talks between Benitez and the club's hierarchy have reached an impasse Benitez wants to be given the resources to compete for a European place Jamaal Lascelles believes owner Mike Ashley must do all he can to keep Benitez
By Craig Hope for the Daily Mail
Published: 23:11 BST, 22 April 2019 | Updated: 23:11 BST, 22 April 2019
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Jamaal Lascelles says Newcastle United should be doing everything their power to keep Rafa Benitez at the club.
The captain and his team-mates are concerned that the manager could be forced to quit come the end of the season if his wishes are not met.
There is an impasse at present between Benitez and the club's hierarchy. The Spaniard wants a guarantee that his team will be able to compete for a European place, and that means the power to sign who he wants and with wages in excess of £100,000 per week. The club are sticking to their preferred model of
