Newcastle boss Kevin Keegan is preparing for next season after holding "productive and constructive" talks with owner Mike Ashley.

The 57-year-old headed for London on Friday in the wake of his comments over the club's prospects of breaking into the Barclays Premier League's top four.

But amid speculation that Ashley was furious over his remarks, it is understood the club's hierarchy have put days of rumours behind them to plot the way forward.

Chairman Chris Mort and his newly-appointed deputy Derek Llambias, as well as executive director (football) Dennis Wise and vice-president (player recruitment) Tony Jimenez were also at the meeting, which took place at Freshfields.

Mort said: "It was a good meeting. It was both productive and constructive."

Keegan will end an eventful season by taking his side to Everton on Sunday for their final Barclays Premier League game.