Newcastle United boss Rafa Benitez has hinted he feels the board doesn't trust him.

Benitez - who is yet to sign a new contract - had hoped this summer would be very different, especially as Newcastle are £26million in profit this summer.

"My idea was that at this stage of pre-season everything would be completed and we would be ready and working with my players for one month - it's not the case," he said.

"If they trust us, give us the tools, we will deliver. We have done it everywhere and won trophies. In this case, I was expecting we could deliver something."

He added: "To balance the team we need four players. Can we do it? Yes. Can we do the ideal window now? It's impossible because we have lost the opportunities. It's a pity that after two months we are talking about the last five days.

"It will be more difficult than last year. Wolves, Fulham, Cardiff, especially the first two, are spending money. Crystal Palace, West Ham, everyone is spending money.

He wants four signings, including Salomon Rondon who should arrive in a loan swap deal

"I've had the meeting (with Ashley) and I talk with Lee Charnley (managing director) every day. They know my idea, I know their ideas.

"I can talk (about a new contract), but we have to walk the walk and talk the talk. We have to do things. It has to be done. If we want to improve, you need to be sure it will be done.

"The problem is we have been talking about the future for the past month and we are not going in the same direction.

"I will fight until the end. I cannot guarantee anything. But in my head, it's to stay and to fight and make sure we do well. If everything is right then we can talk about the future."