Newcastle United fans face an excruciating final few days to see if Rafa Benitez's future at the club can somehow be salvaged.
Benitez has known since early June that Mike Ashley was not prepared to budge on the terms of the contract offered back on May 17.
Back then Lee Charnley continued the dialogue over telephone and email as Benitez attempted to get more leeway on transfer funds and the club's policy of signing players over 24.
But since then, United have stuck to their guns, and Benitez has waited to see if there is a change in mind from the powers that be.
As it stands on Monday morning there are no talks planned this week to renegotiate and a take it or leave it offer remains on the table.
With fans desperate for information it is likely that there will be no updates from the club on Benitez until his contract expires after June 30.
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