Newcastle United transfer news RECAP: What next for the Bin Zayed Group takeover? Plus Rafa Benitez discusses his new 'project' in China

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - JANUARY 31:  General view inside the stadium as fans display a banner prior to the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Burnley at St. James Park on January 31, 2018 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.  (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)placeholder image
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - JANUARY 31: General view inside the stadium as fans display a banner prior to the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Burnley at St. James Park on January 31, 2018 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Rafa Benitez is off to China, but what next for Newcastle United?

Mikel Arteta is the bookmakers’ favourite for the Magpies post, but is currently in a job at Manchester City. We will have the latest takeover, transfer and manager updates in our LIVE blog, across the day.

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