Newcastle are ready to hand out new contracts to Paul Dummett and Jamaal Lascelles.

According to a report in The Chronicle Rafa Benitez is keen to ensure that current players aren’t overlooked as he attempts to overhaul his squad for the Premier League.

Dummett and Lascelles put in sterling displays last season to ensure a minimum stay in The Championship and will have a big role to play in the new season.

With the new television deal in place salaries have rocketed in the year that Newcastle were out of the top flight with Huddersfield showing this week the inflation rate in the game.

Florian Lejeune’s contract is the first new deal since promotion was won with the French defender instantly one of the top earners at the club.

Dummett and Lascelles both have more than a year to run on their current deals but by offering new contracts Newcastle can fend off interest from other clubs now that the duo are back in the spotlight.