Barca boss Ernesto Valverde is keen to bring in midfield reinforcements ahead of his first season at the Nou Camp and has identified Paulinho as a potentially cheap option, although Guangzhou are determined to hold on to one of their marquee players. The Chinese Super League club rejected a £17million offer from the Spanish giants earlier this month and Neymar has urged Barcelona's hierarchy to do all they can to bring Paulinho to Catalonia before the transfer window closes....read
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Crystal Palace captain Scott Dann could be England's first big name to move to China as he waits to hear what the future holds under Frank de Boer
Beijing Guoan are among the clubs who have expressed an interest in the 30-year-old defender whose representatives have well-established links with the Chinese Super League.
Barcelona have £17m bid for Paulinho rejected as Chinese side Guangzhou Evergrande refuse to sell
Barcelona have had a €20million (£17m) bid for midfielder Paulinho rejected by the player's Chinese Super League side Guangzhou Evergrande this week.
Aston Villa set to offload Jordan Amavi to Sevilla for £8m just seven months after rejecting £25m offer for defender
Aston Villa left-back Amavi is closing on a move to Sevilla. The Spanish side had a £5.2million bid rejected last week but have returned with an improved £6.2m offer plus another £1.8m in add-ons.
Tianjin Quanjian 4-3 Guangzhou Evergrande: Hosts edge seven-goal thriller in the Chinese Super League
Wang Yongpo scored one from the penalty spot and set up two more as Evergrande suffered their first league defeat since early March a day after Shanghai SIPG beat Jiangsu Suning.
Andre Villas-Boas and Hulk handed two-game bans after public protest over Oscar's eight-match suspension
Shanghai SIPG manager Andre Villas-Boas and striker Hulk have been hit with two-game bans by the Chinese FA for publicly protesting the eight-match suspension handed to the club's midfielder Oscar.
Chinese Super League regulations could scupper Paulinho's move to Barcelona, insists Luiz Felipe Scolari
Paulinho's form for Guangzhou Evergrande has been impressive since signing for the club and he admitted last week that Barcelona had expressed an interest in taking him to Spain.
Tottenham flop Paulinho claims Barcelona have made efforts to sign him but finds it 'difficult to decide'
Former Tottenham midfielder Paulinho has boldly claimed Spanish giants Barcelona are hoping to sign him this summer. The 28-year-old was largely unsuccessful with Spurs.
Chinese Super League clubs to pay 100 per cent signing tax on foreign deals worth more than £5.2m in bid to curb overseas spending... jeopardising any potential Wayne Rooney move
China's Football Association announced that any club that pays more than £5.2million for a player transfer must pay the same amount to the association's youth development fund.
Manchester United star Paul Pogba links up with former Juventus pal Juan Cuadrado as China tour continues
The Manchester United star is currently travelling around China with adidas for their 'Here to create' campaign but took some time out for a reunion with his old Juventus colleague.
Former Chelsea star Oscar sparks mass brawl while playing for Shanghai SIPG in the Chinese Super League
Oscar has enjoyed mixed fortunes since joining Shanghai in the January transfer window and the Brazil star continued his tumultuous start to life in China by causing a huge fight on Sunday.
Manchester United ace Paul Pogba celebrates his 500th Instagram post by busting out dance moves in China
It is no secret that the world's most expensive footballer Paul Pogba is a huge fan of social media. Visiting China he hit the 500 mark of Instagram posts and celebrated in true Pogba style.
Fabio Capello, Our Emperor! Former England boss arrives in China ahead of starting latest role with Jiangsu Suning
Fabio Capello has arrived in China ahead of his latest assignment, with supporters of new club Jiangsu Suning waiting at the airport to greet the high-profile Italian manager with open arms.
Former England manager Fabio Capello appointed boss of Chinese Super League side Jiangsu Suning
The 70-year-old Italian, who was the England boss for four years before resigning in February 2012, follows in the footsteps of the likes of countrymen Marcello Lippi and Fabio Cannavaro.
Cristiano Ronaldo must play over five hours of football to pay off his Bugatti Veyron while Jesus Navas can buy a new Nissan Micra every 11 minutes
Elite-level footballers have never been richer than they are today. Wages continue to increase at a rapid pace with the first million-pound-a-week player surely only a few shorts years away.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is on the brink of a huge £61m move to PSG... but why were no Premier League clubs chasing the Borussia Dortmund sensation?
KIT HOLDEN: For weeks now, it has been the worst kept secret in German football. At the end of this season, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will leave Borussia Dortmund.
Manchester United star Wayne Rooney facing summer of agony with £50m China deal on the table but has heart set on Everton return
EXCLUSIVE: Wayne Rooney has at least two £50million offers from China to consider as his Manchester United career draws to a close. But it is believed an Everton return is the preferred move.
Chinese Super League to squeeze clubs' mega-money deals for overseas players in a bid to focus on youth
Chinese clubs that are 'loss-making', now a large portion of domestic teams, will have to match any expenditure on player transfers by investing the same amount into a development fund.
Hulk scores and assists as Shanghai SIPG edge fellow Chinese Super League side Jiangsu Suning in the Asian Champions League
Hulk scored one goal and set up the second to help Shanghai SIPG edge fellow Chinese Super League side Jiangsu Sainty 2-1 in a round of 16 first leg match in the Asian Champions League.
Tianjin Quanjian insist they have not held talks with Chelsea over the sale of Diego Costa for the past six months
Chelsea striker Diego Costa was heavily linked with the Tianjin during the January transfer window but a big-money move failed to materialise and it appears he is no closer of sealing a move to China.
Wayne Rooney, Eden Hazard, Alexis Sanchez and many more... the stars who could be playing their last game in the Premier League this weekend
If trends are to continue then this summer's transfer window could see more big-money moves than ever before – and it is not just the Premier League that carries the financial clout.
Chinese Super League club Tianjin Quanjian refuse to rule out signing Borussia Dortmund striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang this summer
Aubameyang is one of Europe's most wanted men after another stellar season, scoring 29 goals in the Bundesliga this season and 37 in all competitions.
Walter Sabatini appointed joint technical director of Inter Milan AND Jiangsu Suning
The 62-year-old, who has also worked with Roma, Lazio and Palermo, will be in charge of development work, including planning for players and coaches, international scouting and medical systems.
Asian Champions League round-up: Hulk helps send Shanghai SIPG to knockout stages in 4-2 comeback victory over FC Seoul
Shanghai SIPG came from behind to hand FC Seoul a 4-2 defeat and join Japan's Urawa Red Diamonds in the knockout phase of the Asian Champions League on Wednesday.
Shanghai Shenhua manager Gus Poyet keen to sign Chelsea hero John Terry: 'China is a great opportunity for him'
John Terry will leave Stamford Bridge when his contract expires at the end of the season, but he has confirmed his intention to play on elsewhere. A number of clubs are keen on the veteran defender.
Diego Costa's form has dipped spectacularly since Chinese Super League offer... so is the Chelsea striker's head already in China?
THE NUMBERS GAME - KIERAN GILL: Diego Costa's form has slumped dramatically since a big money offer from Tianjin Quanjian in January... so has the Chelsea striker's head been turned?
John Terry interest from Chinese Super League cools as Premier League clubs monitor Chelsea legend
The Chinese Super League have cooled their interest in Chelsea legend John Terry. It's understood Terry will have to accept a significantly reduced financial package should choose to move to China.
Shanghai Shenhua manager Gus Poyet impressed by what he has found in China: 'There's lots of dynamic, counter-attacking football'
Shanghai Shenhua manager Gustavo Poyet has been pleasantly surprised by the standard of the Chinese Super League during his first season at the club.
Shanghai Shenhua stadium gutted by fire with £615,000-a-week Carlos Tevez and Co facing playing next home Super League game elsewhere
Chinese Super League club Shanghai Shenhua - who made headlines by signing Carlos Tevez on a £615,000-a-week contract in December - have seen part of their stadium gutted by fire.
Andre Villas-Boas posts rare photo with Sir Bobby Robson, the man who gave him his first job in football, to celebrate 300th game as a manager
Andre Villas-Boas has kicked off a month-long series of photos ahead of his 300th game as a manager by posting a rare photo with the great Sir Bobby Robson on his Instagram account.
Shanghai SIPG 5-1 Western Sydney Wanderers: Oscar and Hulk strike in big Asian Champions League victory
Goals from big-money stars Oscar and Hulk helped Shanghai SIPG defeat Western Sydney Wanderers 5-1 in the Asian Champions League on Tuesday.
Marco Silva unaware of offers for Abel Hernandez amid interest from China as Hull boss urges side to prove themselves against Burnley
Hull head coach Marco Silva said he had not been made aware of any bids for striker Abel Hernandez. Hernandez has been linked with a move to Chinese Super League club Beijing Guoan.
Shandong Luneng to make £10m bid for Manchester United's Ashley Young ahead of Chinese transfer deadline
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho's resolve to keep Ashley Young is set to be tested by Chinese Super League side Shandong Luneng. The club are hopeful of sealing a deal next week.
Wayne Rooney leaving for China would be madness, he still has plenty to do in Europe, insists former Manchester United team-mate Roy Keane
Keane believes the 31-year-old still has plenty to offer Europe and does not need the financial rewards currently on offer in Asia. Rooney's agent flew to China for talks on Wednesday.
Ramires scores winner and named man of the match for Jiangsu Suning against Jeju United as former Chelsea midfielder insists 'I'm very happy'
Brazilian star Ramires took to Instagram to express his delight at scoring the winning goal for Jiangsu Suning and being named man of the match against Jeju United on Wednesday.
China must not repeat the same mistakes as ill-fated North American Soccer League, insists Brighton chief executive Paul Barber
Brighton chief executive Paul Barber has compared Chinese football's trolley-dash approach to signing foreign talent with the boom and bust of American soccer in the 1970s.
Napoli star Dries Mertens admits he wouldn't take a move to China out of respect for his parents: 'It would have disappointed them'
Dries Mertens has quashed any speculation that he could in the future move to the Chinese Super League, by admitting it would come as a disappointment to his dedicated parents.
Fiorentina striker Nikola Kalinic says he rejected £42.5million move to China... and that he isn't worth the money anyway
Kalinic, currently playing for Serie A side Fiorentina, was reportedly subject to a £42.5million bid from Chinese Super League side Tianjin Quanjian, currently managed by Fabio Cannavaro.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic will 'totally stay' at Manchester United next season, believes Jose Mourinho
Jose Mourinho is convinced that star striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic will stay at Manchester United next season and end his top-flight career at Old Trafford.
Shanghai Shenhua apologise to their fans 'who braved the bitter cold' for early Asian Champions League exit after Carlos Tevez and Co flopped
China's high-spending Shanghai Shenhua have apologised to fans after being dumped out of Asia's top club competition by Australian side Brisbane Roar.
Shanghai Shenhua 0-2 Brisbane Roar: Nightmare start for world's best-paid player Carlos Tevez as new team lose Asian Champions League in play-off
Big-spending Shanghai Shenhua have been knocked out of the Asian Champions League before it has even begun after being beaten by Brisbane Roar in a play-off.
Newcastle midfielder Cheick Tiote undergoes medical at Chinese Super League side Shandong Luneng
Newcastle midfielder Cheick Tiote had offers from Sporting Gijon and Premier League sides but is expected to team up with former St James' Park team mate Papiss Cisse at Shandong Luneng
Watford forward Odion Ighalo completes £20m move to Chinese Super League side Changchun Yatai
Odion Ighalo has finally moved to China after a late change of heart sealed a £22million deal between Watford and Changchun Yatai, despite West Brom making an 11th hour loan bid for the Nigerian.
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho reveals he rejected a 'big offer' to join Chinese Super League
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho has revealed he turned down a 'big offer' to go to China. The 54-year-old did not specify which club made the approach, or the timing of the offer.
Carlos Tevez denies he is the highest paid player in world football during unveiling at Shanghai Shenhua
Carlos Tevez has denied reports that he became the highest paid player in world football when he swapped his boyhood club Boca Juniors for the Chinese Super League.
Carlos Tevez's Chinese adventure begins... as the man on more money than Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo receives hero's welcome in Shanghai
Carlos Tevez's first taste of the Chinese Super League revolution was to be met by thousands of fans after the world's best-paid player arrived in Shanghai on Thursday morning.
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Chinese Super League millions won't tempt Christian Benteke to leave Crystal Palace as striker wants to help the Eagles avoid relegation
The Belgium international could earn at least double his current £100,000-per-week with a move to China - but the striker will not consider a move to the Far East. He has scored eight goals for Palace.
John Mikel Obi makes first appearance in friendly match for Chinese Super League club Tianjin TEDA
Former Chelsea player John Mikel Obi graced the pitch for the first time in a Tianjin TEDA shirt as the midfielder played in a friendly match for the Chinese Super League club.
Chinese Super League ready to offer £800,000 a week to top English talent in the Premier League with Dele Alli and Harry Kane top of the list
EXCLUSIVE BY SAMI MOKBEL: The Chinese Super League are prepared to pay a top England player £800,000 a week to join their revolution after Jon Mikel Obi left on Friday.
John Mikel Obi shakes hands on Tianjin TEDA deal as former Chelsea midfielder becomes latest star to join Chinese Super League
John Mikel Obi has become the latest ex-Premier League star to move to the Chinese Super League after his transfer to Tianjin TEDA was confirmed on social media.
John Mikel Obi pens open letter to Chelsea fans as he heads to Chinese Super League: 'I say goodbye as a champion of England and Europe'
The 29-year-old departed the club on Thursday after sealing a move to Chinese Super League outfit Tianjin TEDA and bringing an end to a trophy-laden 10-year spell at Chelsea.
Chelsea midfielder John Mikel Obi set for Tianjin TEDA medical as he closes in on Chinese Super League switch
Chelsea midfielder John Mikel Obi is set to undergo a medical on Thursday as he nears a move to Chinese Super League side Tianjin TEDA.
QPR midfielder Tjaronn Chery set to become latest player to make the move to the Chinese Super League
The 28-year-old Dutchman told QPR this week of his wish to leave the club. Tjaronn Chery has not been part of the last three QPR match-day squads, including the one which beat Ipswich 2-1.
Referee Mark Clattenburg IS open to Chinese Super League move
Mark Clattenburg, who was this week named the world's best referee after taking charge of three major finals this year, would consider a transfer to the Chinese Super League.
Shanghai Shenhua announce signing of Carlos Tevez on £615,000 per week deal as former Premier League striker moves to the Chinese Super League
Carlos Tevez leaped above Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo to become the world’s best-paid player as he joined the Chinese Super League revolution.
Aston Villa reject sensational record £25million bid for Jordan Amavi from Chinese Super League club
Aston Villa have rejected a remarkable bid of £25million for left-back Jordan Amavi in the latest case of China’s huge financial muscle being directed at England.
Chinese Super League target move for world's best referee Mark Clattenburg
Englishman Mark Clattenburg, who was named the best referee in the world at the Globe Soccer Awards on Tuesday night, has emerged as a target for the wealthy league.
Mauricio Pochettino believes Premier League has nothing to fear from free-spending Chinese Super League as Tottenham prepare for festive fixtures
Premier League side Chelsea have confirmed the £52million sale of Oscar to Shanghai SIPG, where the 25-year-old Brazil midfielder is expected to earn around £400,000 a week.
Oscar and Carlos Tevez are the latest stars to join the Chinese megabucks revolution… but where does all the money come from and are they catching up with the Premier League?
CHRIS WHEELER: No sooner had Shanghai SIPG agreed to pay Chelsea £58m for Oscar than Carlos Tevez was waving farewell to Boca Juniors and heading for China for next season.
Gus Poyet named Shanghai Shenhua coach as former Sunderland manager joins Chinese Super League giants
Gus Poyet has been named as the new head coach of Chinese Super League club Shanghai Shenhua. The former Sunderland manager has replaced Spaniard Grergorio Manzano.
Stoke striker Wilfried Bony could leave for Chinese Super League in January as Mark Hughes confirms clause in striker's loan deal
The striker is bidding to rebuild his reputation after following a goal-laden spell at Swansea with a frustrating period at City, though it has emerged he has an option to further his career in China.
Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney turned down informal offer from Chinese Super League side Beijing Guoan in the summer
Wayne Rooney rejected an informal offer to join Beijing Guoan of the Chinese Super League last summer, according to the club's honorary chairman.
Andre Villas-Boas lands staggering £11M-A-YEAR deal as boss of Chinese Super League club Shanghai SIPG replacing Sven-Goran Eriksson
Former Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur manager Andre Villas-Boas has replaced Sven-Goran Eriksson as the manager of Chinese Super League team Shanghai SIPG.
John Terry could join Chinese Super League revolution with Guangzhou Evergrande weighing up £8m-per-season deal for Chelsea defender
SAMI MOKBEL: John Terry will be offered a mega-deal to play in the Chinese Super League next season. Guangzhou Evergrande are not giving up on their long-running mission to signing him.
Guangzhou Evergrande clinch sixth consecutive Chinese Super League title... but coach Luiz Felipe Scolari could still be on way out
With two games left in the season, manager Luiz Felipe Scolari's side are an unassailable seven points ahead of second-placed Jiangsu Suning to give the Brazilian his second title.
Manchester United thwarted in bid for Juventus-bound Rodrigo Bentancur thanks to Carlos Tevez
With Juventus having first-option on Boca youngsters until April 2017 due to a stipulation in the deal that saw Tevez move back to his first club, the Argentine club had to accept the Old Lady's offer first.
Former Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini appointed manager of Chinese Super League team Hebei China Fortune
Pellegrini left Manchester City at the conclusion of last season, after three years with the Etihad Stadium club. City won the Premier League and League Cup in the Chilean's first season.
Ex-Arsenal forward Gervinho sent off for brutal stamp on opponent's groin in Chinese Super League clash
The unsavoury incident occurred as Ivory Coast international Gervinho tangled with an Henan Jianye player on Sunday, looking to steal the ball from between his legs.
Roy Hodgson could land £8m-a-year job in the Chinese Super League despite England's Euro 2016 humbling
CSL chiefs are willing to more than double the £3.5million-a-year financial package Roy Hodgson was on at the Football Association to secure the experienced manager's services.
Sky Sports to broadcast live games from mega-rich Chinese Super League after announcing three-year TV rights deal
Clubs in the Far East have been splashing the cash in recent months, as they bid to attract some of the world's top players, and they appear to have made TV bigwigs in the UK take notice.
Former Chelsea striker Demba Ba suffers horror leg break playing for Chinese Super League outfit Shanghai Shenhua
WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT - Ba went down after an innocuous tangle of legs with SIPG captain Sun Xiang but it was immediately apparent the Senegalese had broken his left leg.
Graziano Pelle moves to become the fifth highest-paid player in the world... so, where will the crazy Chinese spending stop?
President Xi Jinping is supporting plans to make China a football superpower which is why unprecedented sums have already been spent on Jackson Martinez, Graziano Pelle and Hulk.
Roy Hodgson wanted by top Chinese Super League clubs after quitting as England boss
Roy Hodgson is out of work after resigning from managing the national team following a disastrous exit from Euro 2016 by minnows Iceland. The Three Lions were defeated 2-1 on Monday.
Javier Mascherano turns down £39m deal in Chinese Super League to stay at Barcelona
Mundo Deportivo reported that the Argentinian midfielder, who arrived in Catalonia from Liverpool in 2010, has been tabled a £39million deal to make the switch to the Chinese Super League.
Odion Ighalo says FA Cup success with Watford would make him 'the King of Nigeria'... as he reveals he turned down big money move to the Chinese Super League
Odion Ighalo says FA Cup success with Watford would see him return to his homeland as 'the King of Nigeria.' Ighalo will lead Watford's line in their semi-final with Crystal Palace at Wembley on Sunday.
Ramires chose Chinese Super League as Chelsea boss Guus Hiddink 'didn't like him'
The Brazilian completed a stunning £25million move to Jiangsu Suning in the January transfer window having fallen out of favour in west London having started just one match under the Dutchman.
China set for Super League deadline day... who will be the late movers and shakers in the Far East's big-spending division?
Chinese clubs have a little less than 24 hours to finish their spending spree, with the Super League's transfer window set to slam shut on Friday. So far sides have spent more than £200million.
Newcastle block bid for midfielder Cheick Tiote from Chinese Super League club Guangzhou Evergrande
Cheick Tiote has been the subject of several offers from Chinese clubs and Newcastle were willing to sell initially for £6million. However, Steve McClaren now wants to keep the Ivory Coast international.
Steven Pienaar could exit Everton this week as Chinese Super League clubs eye swoop before their transfer window closes
Everton midfielder Steven Pienaar has been targeted by Chinese Super League clubs as they look to make another raid on the Premier League before their transfer window closes this week.
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- New role for Wenger? Arsenal stop in Dubai as boss wears Hi Viz jacket and captain Mertesacker sits with pilots The German giant pretended to navigate
- City new boy Ederson the star as Guardiola welcomes Jesus and Co back for training Manchester City returned to training for the first time after their summer break
- Manchester United star Mkhitaryan pictured with ex-wife of former Liverpool striker Cisse Enjoyed a meal at Italian restaurant San Carlo Chiccetti in Manchester
- Toure shows off his retro style while Aguero wears a cap to protect himself from rain Typical Manchester weather welcomed back the City stars