The Chinese club have the option to buy Griffiths although they may look to negotiate another loan. That will not be welcomed by Newcastle.

They appear to want a permanent deal (thought to be around $1million) or they will happily take the former Johnny Warren medal-winner back.

Griffiths has landed back in Australia and will resume duties with Newcastle, at least for the rest of this season, shortly.

"No chance, they will never pay that," Griffiths told AAP.

"I did hear a rumour but I'm praying that (Con Constantine) is not thinking that."

Griffiths ended the season sitting in the stands due to a ban imposed for a gesture he made and he feels Guoan will be reluctant to buy at this stage.

"They (Beijing) probably won't buy me, at the moment they probably think I'm a risk because of the suspension, I think it will probably be another loan deal if anything.

"Then there could be something at the end of the rainbow after that if I do play well, which I know I can," he said.