‘He is one’ - Rafa Benitez makes Anthony Gordon claim while revealing Premier League dream

Former Newcastle United manager Rafa Benitez has admitted his goal is to make a sensational Premier League return.

The Spaniard last managed in England with Everton, a controversial opportunity that lasted just six months. His Liverpool connections made the Goodison Park gig an uphill task and he was given the boot following a poor run.

Benitez also failed at Celta Vigo, lasting just eight months and leaving the La Liga outfit hovering above the relegation zone. Despite recent struggles, the 64-year-old is keen to return to management and is set on a Premier League comeback.

The former Toon boss revealed previous job offers - including an ambitious approach from Saudi Arabia - and name-checked Anthony Gordon when insisting he still has what it takes to impact the top flight. Benitez told The Overlap: “I'm thinking about the Premier League. I know it’s not easy, but I’ve had offers. I’ve had five or six offers from teams at the bottom of the table. 

“I am realistic. I have the passion, knowledge and experience to make a difference. I like to be on the (training) pitch improving players. Anthony Gordon is one of them, for example. Manchester United will not come for me. Chelsea will not come for me. The teams at the middle or bottom will start firing managers - I have to make a decision.

“I want to coach in the Premier League. My first aim is the Premier League but, if not, this year I have two offers from Greece, one from Turkey, one from Hungary, two from Mexico, from Qatar, two from Saudi Arabia and a couple of national teams.”