Rafa Benitez has no interest in quitting Everton for a return to Newcastle United.

The Spaniard became a fan-favourite during his three-year stint with the Tyneside club.

The Magpies now have new owners after a Saudi-backed consortium purchased the club from Mike Ashley.

However, The Daily Mailsays Benitez does not want to return to St. James' Park despite the more favourable situation in the boardroom.

Current manager Steve Bruce will likely lose his job next week.

Antonio Conte, Graham Potter, Steven Gerrard and Brendan Rodgers have all been named as potential successors.