Mike Ashley will now prioritise securing Rafa Benitez's NUFC future. Three-year deal one option being explored (Benitez previously stalled on 5yr & 12mth). Club not off market but Ashley planning for future as owner & wants Benitez as boss. Full story https://t.co/QW735KWFm5

— Craig Hope (@CraigHope_DM) January 31, 2019