Rafa Benitez says Newcastle must compete with top-half teams but does not know if he will stay at clubRafa Benitez has cast further doubt over his Newcastle futureRafa Benitez demanded Newcastle compete with top-half clubs for transfers - but said he does not know if he will stay at the club with barely two months left on his contract. But after their 3-1 win over Southampton, when asked if he expected to discuss a new deal this week, he replied: "I have no idea. "Our level, I think, has to be between seventh and 10th and we have to compete with these teams in the transfer window, in the wage bill and everything. 2:59 Highlights from Newcastle's 3-1 win over Southampton Highlights from Newcastle's 3-1 win over Southampton"We signed (Martin) Dubravka last year and he won the first game against Manchester United, and he's more than 24, we have (Miguel) Almiron doing well and we have (Salomon) Rondon, who are more than 24 and doing well. "At the same time, we have (Isaac) Hayden, (Jamaal) Lascelles, or even (Sean) Longstaff, so the balance is the key."

Source: Sky sports April 20, 2019 21:00 UTC