On what should be a positive night for Newcastle supporters, former Toon striker Michael Owen has offered a worrying insight into Benitez’s future at the club. Owen, who joined Newcastle for a then record-fee from Real Madrid in 2005, reckons that Benitez has an issue with how transfers are organised. The ex-England forward thinks the Spaniard is keen for more control, but he won’t be given it by owner Mike Ashley. The control over transfers is proving to be the main stumbling block for the Champions League winning boss, and Owen can’t see it being resolved. “You can’t do everything like managers used to, but I just think you have got to conform.

Source: Express April 20, 2019 18:24 UTC