Benitez contract limbo continues to trouble Newcastle

Newcastle remain in a state of limbo with manager Rafael Benitez’s contract running down fast and little sign of an imminent breakthrough in takeover talks.

The Spaniard’s existing deal is due to expire on June 30 and while there is a new offer on the table, Press Association Sport understands there is still a distance between the two parties.

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