Ayoze Perez says Newcastle United will be a "better club" with Rafa Benitez at the helm.

The Spaniard has yet to extend his contract which will expire next month.

Perez told the Chronicle: "That's the idea.

"We all want him to stay as it's something good for the club.

"We became a better club from the day he arrived.

"We have to make sure we keep him because the team and the club can keep growing up.

"That's what we have done throughout the last few seasons."