The two clubs have agreed a fee of �35,000 for the 25-year-old, who was Dale's record signing when he joined from Stoke for �150,000 in March 2001.

Connor would have been out of contract in the summer and turned down the chance of a new deal.

"I spoke to Paul earlier this week and basically told him he either signed a new contract or left the club," boss Steve Parkin told his club's website.

"Unfortunately for us he decided it would be better if he didn't sign a new deal."

Connor scored 32 times during his stay at Spotland.