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Rafael Benitez Urges Key Defender to Stay at Newcastle Amid Strong Interest From Chelsea & Tottenham

Newcastle United boss Rafael Benitez has warned skipper Jamaal Lascelles off from making a big money move, despite interest from the likes of Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur.

Following an impressive 2017/18 Premier League season, seeing Newcastle finish in the top half of the Premier League, a host of top clubs have taken an interest in signing Lascelles, with the potential of a big money move on the cards for the 24-year-old defender.

However, Benitez has encouraged his captain to ignore interest from other clubs in favour of staying with Newcastle and developing his game, stating he has a key role to play for the Geordies next season, as reported by the Chronicle.