Rafael Benitez has insisted he is only talking to Newcastle amid continuing speculation over his future.
The 58-year-old Spaniard remains in discussions over a contract extension at St James' Park with only 12 months of his existing deal left to run.
Owner Mike Ashley is desperate for him to stay having once again promised him "every penny generated by the club".
Benitez wants assurances over Ashley's ambition for the future before committing himself, but amid speculation linking him with former employers Napoli, Everton and Leicester, is adamant that the Magpies are currently his only focus.