Rotherham United boss Neil Warnock is a shock target for Newcastle United.

The People says Warnock has emerged as a surprise candidate to replace Rafa Benitez at Newcastle if the Spaniard cannot be convinced to stay.

The Magpies' owner Mike Ashley would love for former Liverpool, Inter Milan and Real Madrid manager Benitez not to turn his back on St James' Park following their relegation from the Premier League.

But if the Spaniard is not for turning, then an approach to veteran boss Warnock will be high on the Toon's agenda.

The Millers would love Warnock to stay on, while both Blackburn and Cardiff are keen to take him.