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And the Daily Mirror claim Newcastle manager Benitez, who looks likely to lead the Championship-leaders to promotion, is the man they want to replace him
West Ham first approached the Spaniard two years ago, but he rejected their advances to take charge of Real Madrid.
However, Benitez was frustrated with the lack of financial backing by the Magpies board in January and his long-term future at St James’ Park is still uncertain.
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He remains well-thought by Hammers joint-chairman David Sullivan and is the No1 target to take over at London Stadium.
Speaking back in 2015, Sullivan said: “We were two hours from getting Benitez and then Real came in.
“We had agreed a contract and everything.
Slaven Bilic is on the brink of losing his job at West Ham after a terrible run of formNews Group Newspapers LtdWest Ham joint-chairman David Sullivan remains a big admirer of Rafa BenitezGetty ImagesRafa Benitez looked set to go to West Ham two years ago but rejected them to go to Real MadridRex Features
“He is a top manager, whatever anybody says, and I think he’d have done a wonderful job for us.”
Former Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini is another name in the frame.
He is currently a free agent after being sacked by Inter Milan last August.
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