Newcastle United boss Rafa Benitez has emerged as a target for Olympique Marseille and PSG.

The Mirror says both are poised to offer Benitez an ­escape from his Toon hell.

Discussions over a new deal for Benitez have stalled and and the former Real Madrid boss has been sounded out via middlemen over a potential move to France.

Despite claims to the contrary, Newcastle owner Mike Ashley and chief executive Lee Charnley are no closer to securing an agreement with Benitez than they were several weeks ago.

Despite clinching the league title, PSG boss Thomas Tuchel's position has been weakened by the club's exit from the Champions League at the hands of Manchester United.

Marseille would provide Benitez with the ultimate rebuilding project - bankrolled by ambitious American owner Frank McCourt.