Rafa Benitez believes Newcastle's best hope of re-signing Chelsea winger Kenedy could be another loan deal.
The Brazilian has helped transform the Magpies' season since arriving at St James' Park in January and the manager wants to extend his stay.
Kenedy told the Daily Mail on Friday that he is happy on Tyneside and open to a return, although Benitez fears that the uncertainty surrounding the managerial situation at Stamford Bridge does not help their cause.
To that end, it could well be that a loan arrangement is the most likely option for Newcastle.