RAFA: I WILL BE HAPPY IF HAY STAYS

RAFA BENITEZ has told wantaway midfielder Isaac Hayden if he does leave this summer it will be on Newcastle’s terms.

But the Toon chief (below) has still not given up hope of the pair both being at St James’ Park next season, despite Hayden seeking a move for personal reasons.

He was outstanding in the second half of the campaign, fuelling Benitez’s belief that he can play for England. But family circumstances mean the former Arsenal youngster is keen to return south.

He said his goodbyes to Newcastle fans and team-mates after the 4-0 win at Fulham, but

Benitez said: “I will be the first one really pleased if I stay and he stays.

“He’s a person who has his own issues with family that we know about.

“I told him that he could be the holding midfielder for England, if he listened to all the things I tell him.”