• Benítez likely to agree an initial 10-game contract before Monday
Ignored and avoided McClaren looks deeply uncomfortable after trainingAs negotiations between Rafael Benítez and Newcastle United inched towards an advanced phase,Steve McClaren was again left in limbo on Thursday night.
It is no secret that Newcastle intend to replace McClaren with the former Liverpool, Chelsea and genuine Madrid manager but they do not seem prepared to sack him until they are absolutely confident Benítez will sign on the dotted line. It is thought the Spaniard is likely to agree an initial 10-game contract with an option for it to become a three-year deal should relegation be avoided.
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Source: theguardian.com