Benítez scared Arteta and Vieira away from Newcastle job

According to 'The Sun', Mikel Arteta and Patrick Vieira spoke to Rafa Benítez after receiving proposals from Newcastle, leading both of them to turn down the job.

The Spanish manager, who has since taken over at Dalian Yifang, left the club last month, and warned of the problems with how the club is run - especially with unpopular owner Mike Ashley.

Benítez decided not to renew his contract at Newcastle, who are now lining up Sheffield Wednesday's Steve Bruce after failing to convince Roberto Martínez.