Newcastle United boss Rafa Benitez is desperate not to lose Moussa Sissoko.

The France midfielder has talked up a move to Arsenal this summer.

Benitez knows he will have to convince Sissoko to stick with him at St James' Park.

The midfielder, who played in France's 2-1 win over Romania on Friday, has been linked with a move ever since the Magpies were relegated but Benitez told BBC Newcastle he wanted the "important player" to stay.