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Tammy Abraham agreed to join Swansea on loan despite Newcastle interest
Manchester City goalkeeper Willy Caballero has decided to move to Chelsea
They were two players Rafael Benitez was convinced would join Newcastle
His future at St James' Park is now uncertain with just seven weeks until season

Published: 17:31 EDT, 24 June 2017 | Updated: 20:52 EDT, 24 June 2017

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Rafa Benitez's future as Newcastle manager is uncertain after a series of transfer setbacks.

Last week, Chelsea's Tammy Abraham agreed to join Swansea on loan, while former Manchester City goalkeeper Willy Caballero has decided to move to Stamford Bridge, two players Benitez was convinced would join Newcastle.

It is also understood that Benitez is set to suffer another double snub, with Manchester City duo Fabian Delph and Eliaquim Mangala poised to join Stoke and Lyon respectively.

Rafa Benitez's future as Newcastle manager is uncertain after a series of transfer setbacks

Benitez guided Newcastle to promotion back into the Premier League in his first full season on Tyneside.

He was only persuaded to stay at St James' Park on the understanding that the club would back a multi-million pound investment in players this summer.

Those close to the manager have confirmed that he has become increasingly frustrated with the slow progress of securing targets and further talks are planned with managing director Lee Charnley in a bid to resolve the situation.

The club declined to comment on Saturday night.