Departing Newcastle United boss Rafa Benitez is expected to move to China.

Today it was announced that Benitez will leave the club.

The Daily Mail says with Benitez out of a job this week, reports have emerged that he is now seriously considering a lucrative offer on the table from Chinese Super League side Dalian Yifang.

The club are one of a number from the cash-laden China league interested in Benitez's services, claim the Times.

The desire to take Benitez to China however is a strong one, with the super rich Dalian Yifang eager to bring in a respected Champions League-winning manager to head their project.

A bonus is the cost-free availability of Benitez, with the manager able to leave Tyneside on a free deal with no compensation required to be paid to the club.

A £12million-a-year offer has landed on Benitez's table as a result, which represents a considerable increase on his Newcastle income.