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Newcastle United manager Rafa Benitez growing frustrated at lack of transfer activity: 'When I decided to stay, I was expecting another thing'

Daily Mail | August 6, 2017

Related Topics: Newcastle United F.C., Rafael Benítez, Premier League

Rafa Benitez has admitted his frustration over Newcastle United's lack of transfer activity.

The Spaniard has seen around £30million spent on signings following their promotion to the Premier League but feels he has been sold short.

Speaking after Newcastle's 2-0 friendly win over Hellas Verona on Sunday, Benitez said: 'When I decided to stay, I was expecting another thing. Now we are where we are.

Rafa Benitez has admitted his frustration over Newcastle United's lack of transfer activity
Rafa Benitez has admitted his frustration over Newcastle United's lack of transfer activity
Benitez is set the call on the majority of those who achieved promotion back to the top flight
Benitez is set the call on the majority of those who achieved promotion back to the top flight
The Spaniard is interested in bringing Arsenal striker Lucas Perez to St James' Park
The Spaniard is interested in bringing Arsenal striker Lucas Perez to St James' Park

'I decided to stay because of a lot of positive things I could see starting with the fans.

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