Newcastle United manager Rafa Benitez's future was thrown into doubt after takeover talks between owner Mike Ashley and PCP Partners collapsed on Tuesday, and Magpies fans are all predicting the same date that he will quit the club.

The Spaniard was unhappy with the club's summer transfer business and was hoping to strengthen his squad during the January window in order to boost their chances of Premier League survival – the Tyneside outfit are just three points above the relegation zone – but they are yet to sign anyone this month.

The collapse of the proposed takeover may lead Benitez to consider his immediate future, although he will likely see how Ashley backs him in the market over the next couple of weeks before walking out.

Newcastle supporters were quick to have their say on their Spanish boss via social media, and while one said "I'll be shocked if he's still there beyond February 1st", another simply said "Rafa gone February the 1st".

Here is just a selection of the Twitter reaction…

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