Newcastle United boss Rafa Benitez says there'll be more contract talks this week.

Benitez's deal expires next month and he was asked about the situation after defeat to Liverpool.

He said, "I want the same that they want so hopefully we can keep talking in the next days and see if we are closer.

"They want the best for the club and I want the best for the club."

Benitez also said, "I have to go home now! We have had conversations and we will have conversations in the next couple of weeks. You can see the potential, you can feel the passion of the fans. We have to try to compete with the teams around us.

"At the moment it's not easy. I'm proud that we've stayed up but I want to compete for something more."