Former Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez weighs up Newcastle move

Rafa Benitez would consider an approach from Newcastle United to succeed Steve McClaren.
By The Newsroom
Published 8th Mar 2016, 16:33 BST
Updated 8th Mar 2016, 16:36 BST

But the former Real Madrid and Liverpool manager would seek assurances over the club’s ambitions.

The 55-year-old, sacked by Real Madrid in January, is one of the leading contenders to replace McClaren as head coach.

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Newcastle are considering their options in the wake of Saturday’s damaging 3-1 home defeat to Bournemouth, with McClaren – who took training today – unlikely to be in charge against Leicester City on Monday night.

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