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Crystal Palace and Swansea dealt blow: Sam Allardyce backed for China job
FORMER England manager Sam Allardyce could return to management in China, according to reports.
Allardyce was axed as England manager after just 67 days in charge for controversial comments made in September.
He was accused of falling foul of Football Association ruled on third party ownership in a sting conducted by the Daily Telegraph.
However, despite his dismissal, Allardyce has set his sights on a return to management.
The Sun claim that the 62-year-old is targeting the Chinese Super League due to the high wages clubs are willing to pay.
Sam Allardyce is keen on managing in China, according to reports
Former Chelsea boss Andre Villas-Boas earns £11m a year
Former Chelsea boss Andre Villas-Boas earns a staggering £11million a year at Shanghai SIPG.
World Cup winning coach Marcello Lippi took charge of the China national team in October on a wage of £18m a year.
News that Allardyce is targeting China will come as a blow to several Premier League clubs.
Alan Pardew is clinging to his job at Crystal Palace
Swansea are considering the former Newcastle and Bolton boss in case Bob Bradley fails to turn things around.
Bradley was appointed as boss in October but has won just once since succeeding Francesco Guidolin.
Crystal Palace could also make a move if they sack Alan Pardew.
Palace's 1-0 defeat to Chelsea yesterday means they have won just once in the league since September.