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da heads bet: It has so far been a quiet transfer window for Newcastle United, but today saw a huge bit of news regarding Rafa Benitez. Today’s Toon transfer roundup includes this major update, a deal close for a Ligue 1 star and Spanish interest in two of the club’s players.
Benitez to leave at end of contract
It has today been confirmed by Newcastle United that Benitez will leave the club this summer. Benitez’s contract will run out on 30th June, at which point his management tenure will come to an end. The Spaniard has lead the club to two consecutive Premier League survivals after gaining promotion from the Championship.
Saint-Maximin deal close
According to French outlet Nice-matin, Allan Saint-Maximin is not too far off agreeing a move to Newcastle. The North-East club could pay up to the €25m (£22.4m) for the 22-year-old winger.
Lejeune and Perez on Sevilla radar
Estadio Deportivo is reporting that Sevilla’s Sporting Director Monchi is on his way to England to try to secure a double swoop for Newcastle pair Florian Lejeune and Ayoze Perez. The latter was Newcastle’s top scorer in the Premier League last season with 12 goals.