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Rafael Benitez to get green light to identify January transfer targets despite uncertainty over Newcastle ownership

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Benitez got Newcastle promoted to the Premier League after winning the Championship last season

Newcastle manager Rafael Benitez has held talks with managing director Lee Charnley about possible transfer targets in the January transfer window.

Mike Ashley and Amanda Staveley's negotiations for the club's takeover deal has taken longer than expected, leading to fears that Benitez would not have the option to strengthen his squad next month.