Did Rafa meet with Lee Charnley again this week?
If so, if the deal DOESN'T go through in the next few weeks (as many club chairmen have suggested) does that mean Ashley will not provide any money during January transfer budget?
For the last few weeks, Benitez has stressed the pressing need for him to learn precisely what monetary figure will be available for him to spend next month.
A meeting with managing director Charnley was believed to have been arranged for Thursday, when Benitez hopes to learn of his specific budget.
So did that meeting taken place? And, if so, has the transfer kitty now been made clear to Benitez?