Although Newcastle’s manager will not walk out in the wake of a disastrous transfer window, Benítez is angry, deeply frustrated and ready to contemplate life away from Tyneside. With Slaven Bilic under considerable pressure at West Ham, it is not inconceivable the post could shortly become vacant. Were this to happen Benítez would seriously consider relocating to London – although Ashley would be expected to fight hard to keep him at St James’ Park. Such apparent parsimony also left Benítez without an extra goalkeeper, striker, winger and central midfielder. He had originally planned to sell last season’s leading scorer but, due to the lack of a suitable attacking replacement, instead ended up keeping him.

Source: The Guardian September 01, 2017 11:47 UTC