How Rafa Benitez stopped Rangers transfer during stint as Newcastle boss

How Rafa Benitez stopped Rangers transfer during stint as Newcastle boss

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Newcastle United midfielder Sean Longstaff revealed that a conversation with former Magpies boss Rafa Benitez persuaded him to stay at the club before he almost joined Rangers. Steven Gerrard had enquired about his availability last season after speaking with Benitez, but had been informed that he was still a key part of the first-team. 

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