Benitez refuses to guarantee staying on as Newcastle boss


Soccer Football - FA Cup Fourth Round - Newcastle United v Watford - St James' Park, Newcastle, Britain - January 26, 2019 Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez before the match REUTERS/Scott Heppell

(Reuters) - Newcastle United manager Rafa Benitez has not ruled out leaving the club this season if they do not strengthen the squad in the January transfer window.

Benitez's contract with Newcastle ends in June but the lack of new recruits to help the 17th-placed club retain its Premier League status has frustrated the Spaniard enough to consider his future at the Tyneside club.

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