Benitez: 'Newcastle's future more important than mine'

The Spaniard is worshipped by the Tyneside faithful, and has guided them to promotion and a top-10 finish in the Premier League in just over two seasons at the club.

A rift between Benitez and the owner Mike Ashley regarding the transfer policy at the club, and with his contract running out at the end of the season his future is still up in the air.

"When we talk about my future, talk about what can happen, we are talking about the future of Newcastle United Football Club, it's not Rafa Benitez in the end." the former Liverpool boss told 'Sky Sports' after a 2-1 win over Burnley on Monday.

"If we sign the players, I will not take the players home with me, so they will stay there. And if they are good players, they can be the future also. It's a question of wait, go to January and see what we can do, and now is the time to enjoy."