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Newcastle United manager Rafa Benitez says he remains on Tyneside because he can see the 'potential' of the club, and hopes any potential investors can too.

There's massive potential.



"Yes, 100 per cent," Benitez said.



I've seen some people criticising the North East but it's an area with great potential.

Benitez has remained tight-lipped on takeover talk after Ashley's interview with Sky News earlier this week, but admits he can see why the club would be attractive to a buyer.

Owner Mike Ashley is thought to be closer than ever to selling the club after 11 years, with former Manchester United and Chelsea chief-executive Peter Kenyon reported to be leading a consortium who is now at the 'data room' stage of negotiations.

"They were asking me before in another interview about my experience in different countries and different big cities.
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