Newcastle boss Rafa Benitez claims he still does not know his budget for the January transfer window, despite having already held a meeting with the club's hierarchy.

When asked about Newcastle's hopes during the transfer window, Benitez said: "I don't know exactly what our budget is.

"We have to keep working to be sure that we have our targets but what I have to do for now is prepare Saturday's game."

He added: "We had a meeting last week that you know about.

"We had some conversations and I am waiting now for an answer. We were talking about the options, targets and the numbers.

"I can't say anymore because we continue to prepare the games with the squad we have available."