Rafa Benitez has no intention of quitting Newcastle United for West Ham - but still respects the East London club for how they handled his 11th-hour defection to Real Madrid two years ago.
Indeed, were the Magpies to fail in their bid for promotion back to the Premier League then there is a strong chance that Benitez would be receptive to an approach from the Hammers, who he agreed to join in the summer of 2015 before Real made a late move.
But, for now, the Spaniard is pressing ahead with transfer plans for next season and wants to hit the ground running should his side see home their advantage at the top of the Championship.