Rafa Benitez gave indication that he would extend his contract with Newcastle amid speculation that he would leave following this season.

 “I am positive that we are talking and everybody knows what is my idea. At least we can move forward a little bit. I would like to see this club growing and growing and going where I think it deserves to be...I can say yes, it seems that things are at least moving forward and we will see if something is right at the end. Maybe we are getting closer," said Benitez.

Benitez added that he has no bias towards with Jurgen Klopp or Pep Guardiola ahead of this weekend's match against Liverpool.

“I have friends in the Liverpool camp, I have friends also in the Manchester City side. I have a good relationship with both Guardiola and Klopp. My relationship with Liverpool, the city, the fans, is there. I was there six years. I have good memories but we have to do our job. We will be professional and we want to win.”