CHINESE SUPER LEAGUE NEWS

Neymar urges Barcelona to sign former Tottenham midfielder Paulinho from Guangzhou Evergrande

10/07/17 14:50

07/07/17 14:35

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.

06/07/17 17:53

Barcelona have had a €20million (£17m) bid for midfielder Paulinho rejected by the player's Chinese Super League side Guangzhou Evergrande this week.

04/07/17 00:02

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.

03/07/17 12:14

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.

30/06/17 16:00

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.

26/06/17 12:25

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.

24/06/17 17:19

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.

22/06/17 12:11

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.

22/06/17 10:36

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.

19/06/17 12:13

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.

18/06/17 23:59

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.

13/06/17 15:14

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.

11/06/17 17:26

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.

01/06/17 19:37

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.

01/06/17 12:49

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. 

26/05/17 09:35

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.

25/05/17 13:10

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.

24/05/17 17:45

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.

23/05/17 12:49

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.

20/05/17 15:55

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.

19/05/17 15:47

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.

10/05/17 14:35

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.

26/04/17 17:57

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.

26/04/17 11:46

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.

22/04/17 10:52

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?

18/04/17 16:44

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.

13/04/17 11:56

Shanghai Shenhua manager Gustavo Poyet has been pleasantly surprised by the standard of the Chinese Super League during his first season at the club.

28/03/17 11:31

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.

01/03/17 19:47

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.

28/02/17 17:08

Goals from big-money stars Oscar and Hulk helped Shanghai SIPG defeat Western Sydney Wanderers 5-1 in the Asian Champions League on Tuesday.

24/02/17 15:37

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.

23/02/17 22:52

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.

23/02/17 10:54

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.

22/02/17 19:06

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.

22/02/17 14:30

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.

16/02/17 01:43

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. 

11/02/17 16:35

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.

10/02/17 15:33

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.

09/02/17 09:45

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.

08/02/17 16:55

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.

06/02/17 23:39

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

01/02/17 10:49

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.

30/01/17 16:54

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.

23/01/17 11:06

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.

19/01/17 12:34

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.

18/01/17 15:19

While his future is yet to be determined, the hugs that were pictured between player and manager on Tuesday suggest things might be on the mend. That's not always the case, as Sportsmail remembers.

12/01/17 22:31

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.

12/01/17 01:49

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.

07/01/17 11:27

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.

06/01/17 11:04

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.

06/01/17 09:50

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.

05/01/17 10:51

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.

03/01/17 23:02

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.

30/12/16 16:48

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.

29/12/16 23:29

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.

28/12/16 22:57

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.

28/12/16 16:06

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.

23/12/16 15:30

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.

23/12/16 13:21

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.

29/11/16 16:54

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.

25/11/16 11:10

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.

09/11/16 16:59

Wayne Rooney rejected an informal offer to join Beijing Guoan of the Chinese Super League last summer, according to the club's honorary chairman.

04/11/16 09:57

Former Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur manager Andre Villas-Boas has replaced Sven-Goran Eriksson as the manager of Chinese Super League team Shanghai SIPG.

03/11/16 12:44

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.

23/10/16 17:37

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.

19/10/16 18:31

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.

27/08/16 13:07

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.

22/08/16 17:42

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.

02/08/16 23:47

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.

26/07/16 16:13

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.

18/07/16 11:01

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.

12/07/16 14:54

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.

28/06/16 19:10

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.

29/04/16 13:22

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.

23/04/16 09:28

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.

06/04/16 11:44

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.

26/02/16 09:51

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.

23/02/16 14:58

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.

22/02/16 12:08

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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