Newcastle United could be about to welcome Rafa Benitez back to the club.

The Telegraph is reporting that Benitez is now willing to return to Tyneside.

He left in the summer for China because of a lack of funding, which had been an issue throughout his tenure.

But with new Saudi-backed ownership, Benitez wants in again.

And he wishes to sign John Stones and Ross Barkley, among other stars.

Benitez currently manages Dalian Professional in China, and Newcastle would have to pay a significant fee to buy him out of his contract.

The club's takeover should be official in the coming weeks, and that may spell the end for manager Steve Bruce's tenure.