Newcastle boss Rafael Benitez has refused to be drawn into speculation that his name is on Leicester's list of candidates to replace Claude Puel.
The Spaniard's contract at St James' Park is up at the end of the season, but he was coy when asked about the shortlist for the vacancy at the King Power Stadium.
Benitez said with a smile: 'Short? It's not very short, it's quite long now.'
He added: 'I think you know my answer. I am really focusing on the next games. I know we have to do a job, I know that we have to stay up and if we want to do that, I think we have to just stay focused on that.
'I understand with the issue about my contract and now this position, it's something that you have to ask, but at the same time, you have to understand that my main target now is to get three points against Burnley.'
Tumcdkmou
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Leicester have a lot of problems! Wouldn’t be surprised to see them one, maybe 2 spots above relegation at the end. Just a sloppy ass mess now! Cmon, they just got smoked by palace at home. Other than Fulham, they’re the team everyone wants to see next on the schedule. I’d be more afraid of facing Huddersfield, than the lowly foxes at this point!
Rose55
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Brendan Rogers all day long I'd be surprised if he didn't cross the border He's done everything at Celtic more than most He's nothing more to prove I'm sure he'd take the chance on premiership football again
Brendan I'll see out the season first especially with Rangers having chance of title.
domdomO
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Newcastle are by far a bigger club than Leicester. No disrespect to Leicester but if Newcastle sort out their owner and have some money available then they are an attractive club to join. 52,000 fans a week show they have a massive fan base
Mate you had to loan one of our Rejects Slimani, so whose the little club who've won oat since 1969.
James23
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Rafa should stay at Newcastle who are a much bigger club than Leicester also no player power like Jamie vardy getting managers sacked whenever they have a tantrum its a no brainer
Bigger in crowds, much smaller in terms of ambition.
Dearjust
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Classy manager unlike Jose
And kepa
Newmannel
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Leicester don't deserve a manager like rafa after what they did to ranieri.
Leicester don't want a manager like Rafa look what he did at inter and survival is a good season for him at Newcastle, least pardew got top 4
Benjamins
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I agree with that there is more potential at Newcastle. But although a 'one off' Leicester have won the title.
balcony
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Brendan Rogers all day long I'd be surprised if he didn't cross the border He's done everything at Celtic more than most He's nothing more to prove I'm sure he'd take the chance on premiership football again
Keplerer
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He should they've got a better squad and more spending money
really36
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Leicester have the money to spend so hes gonna have a good backing if he Went the
cityon
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For Rafa not to stay at Newcastle will all depend on wheather or not Mike Ashley sells up at the end of the season.
kindle
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A good move for him!
Omaha
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Rafa should stay at Newcastle who are a much bigger club than Leicester also no player power like Jamie vardy getting managers sacked whenever they have a tantrum its a no brainer
Nicholaa
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Top manager and gentleman. Looks like he is keeping them up this season which may make a sale happen and him want to stay
Codilra
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Newcastle are by far a bigger club than Leicester. No disrespect to Leicester but if Newcastle sort out their owner and have some money available then they are an attractive club to join. 52,000 fans a week show they have a massive fan base
Shuntamallett
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Classy manager unlike Jose
Sampsons
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Not a easy call. Benitez for what it worth is has job security at Newcastle and backing from the fans despite lack of funds from owners. Whereas at Leicester he would get the money, but job turn over is high there. Coach of his calibre deserves more all around. Good luck to him.
Bidders
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Leicester don't deserve a manager like rafa after what they did to ranieri.