Newcastle boss Rafael Benitez has been told the club shares his frustration as they await a significant breakthrough in the transfer market.

A report over the weekend suggested the Spaniard could walk away having become disillusioned over a stalling recruitment drive which to date amounts only to the permanent capture of loan signing Christian Atsu.

However, Press Association Sport understands Benitez has been assured that owner Mike Ashley's promise of "every last penny" the club generates from promotion and player sales to invest in the squad remains intact.

Managing director Lee Charnley is the man attempting to tie up deals for the players identified by the former Real Madrid boss, and he has found the going difficult so far with inflated transfer fees.