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Benitez’s future to be resolved in next 48 hours

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Getty Images | As things stand there are no plans for a further meeting between the club and Benitez’s representatives, with just six days left on the Spaniard’s existing contract at St James’ Park.

Make or break discussions expected with transfer budget no longer main area of contention.

One-year extension still on table with just six days of Spaniard’s current deal left.

The bookmaker's favourite for the job - if Benitez does not sign a new deal - is not in the frame for the job offthepitch.com understands.

24 June 2019 - 7:32 AM

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