Yakubu nears Guangzhou R&F move

Blackburn Rovers striker Yakubu is close to joining Chinese side Guangzhou R&F, according to the club's vice president.

The Nigerian international has expressed his desire to leave Ewood Park following Rovers' relegation to the Championship last season.

The 29-year-old is now expected to sign a deal with Guangzhou that would see him earn around £5m per year.

"[The deal is] 99% done," The Sun quotes Lu Yi as saying.

Yakubu joined Rovers in August 2011 from Everton on a three-year deal.