"If I were to buy George out the first thing I would do is offer Rafa a one-year extension to make sure he is going to be here up to when we get the stadium," said Hicks.
"Hopefully we could have some success and then extend him again.
"Rafa and the players have their heads down. They are playing great. We communicate regularly. I know he feels comfortable with the way things are going.
"I think we will continue to have success. I think Rafa has unique skills, he motivates the team and we have some great players who are learning how to play with each other."
