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Newcastle Boss Rafa Benitez Provides Update on the Future of Loan Star Salomon Rondon

Newcastle head coach Rafael Benitez has revealed 'it's too early' to talk about a possible permanent deal for loan star Salomon Rondon.

The Magpies captured the services of Rondon on a season-long from West Brom in the summer, and the Venezuelan has proven his worth after netting six Premier League goals already this season. But despite his impressive form, Benitez is remaining coy on the striker's future.

The Spaniard simply challenged Rondon to 'focus on scoring goals' between now and the end of the season, explaining (via the Chronicle) that it is 'too early' to think about bringing Rondon to the club on a permanent basis:

“Everybody can see he is doing well.