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Rafa Benitez urges Newcastle owner Mike Ashley to 'keep his word' and splash the cash

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Newcastle boss Rafa Benitez has urged chairman Mike Ashley to 'keep his word' and bring in new players ahead of the club’s return to the Premier League.

Benitez snubbed mega-money deals in China to remain at St James' Park and now wants Ashley to maintain his side of the bargain.

Three new players have arrived so far this summer, but Benitez wants more before the season curtain-raiser on August 11.

Benitez told the Daily Mail: "When I had the meeting with Mike Ashley I was confident that we have the money available and the wages.