Coach Rafa Benitez has dismissed reports linking him with a move to China.

The Newcastle boss was reported to be in contact with two Chinese Super League clubs but he insists there is nothing in the rumours.

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“I was asking where it came from. I didn’t know,” Benitez said.

“At the beginning of the season a lot of people were talking about Chinese clubs, but it was a surprise to me.”

Benitez was speaking at a press conference ahead of his side’s crunch clash with promotion rivals Brighton at the Amex Stadium Tuesday night.