7M - Which EPL player will transfer to China?

Posted Friday, January 27, 2017 by 7M Sport

Hulk, Oscar and Carlos Alberto Tevez come to a new ground - China, for a new career. Recently, many players were linked with transfer rumour for China. Then, who will be the next target?

Diego Costa

Diego Costa who tipped to leave Stamford Bridge made a goal-scoring return during last weekend's Premier League clash. Chelsea snatched a 2-0 win over Hull City to extend their leading advantage to 8 points, followed by Arsenal on the table.

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte lavished praise on Costa about his performance in the post-match press conference. But before that, the Spain striker was dropped by Conte under the rumour of transferring to the Chinese Super League (CSL) - where Tianjin Quanjian have provided him wages of £30million-a-year. The conflicting relationship between Costa and Conte collapsed itself after this battle.

Besides, the 28-year-old striker's transfer rumour seemed to be ended with a new policy launched by CSL. Costa's agent Jorge Mendes has advised that he should not consider about going to China before 30 years old.

Wayne Rooney

7M - Which EPL player will transfer to China?

Wayne Rooney becomes United's 250-goal leading scorer after shooting an injury-time goal in the Premier League clash against Stoke City away from home. After this achievement, Rooney may start looking ahead to his future.

CSL side ShenHua SVA FC are preparing a lucrative contract to Rooney. They may offer Manchester United captain a contract with 500,000 pounds per week. According to reports, ShenHua wanted Rooney to join Tevez to play a strong pairing up front, and they will let their head coach and former Sunderland manager Poyet to do the persuasion.

The 31-year-old striker's contract with the Red Devils will be due in 2019. Now he worths about £20 million considering his age. According to the Sun before, Rooney has told his friends that he will not leave Old Trafford until breaking their team record. With the dream comes true, Rooney will leave Man United or not and where is his next station?

Yaya Toure

7M - Which EPL player will transfer to China?

Unlike other stars, two-time Premier League winner Yaya Toure seemed not to be swayed in front of money.

CSL startled the soccer world by their strong purchasing power during the winter. However, Jiangsu Suning FC have reportedly prepared to buy Toure in the summer of 2016.

Toure's transfer becomes possible after Pep Guardiola's arrival in July. Then Jiangsu Suning offered also a contract with 500,000 pounds per week for Cote d'ivoire star.

Even though specialists thought that this was an attractive deal for a 33-year-old veteran, Toure himself was in no hurry to make any decision at that time. What's more, Manchester City have picked out Guardiola who took no count of this midfielder before, and Toure decided to stay.

During this season, Toure has experienced many ups and downs in the squad. He didn't find a position in the attacking end of City in the first three months. His agent's abuse at City manager even led to a terrible relationship between Toure and Guardiola. Finally, Toure's apology earned their reunion and a place in the list for himself.

Coming back to the first team, Toure attracted the interest of CSL again as one of their clubs provided a 430,000 pounds per week contract for him in this January, said BBC. However, City star rejected again. He just told reporters,

"Do you play football because you love football or do you play because you want to make money?"

"Me, I just want to play football because I enjoy it. I love playing. I enjoy helping my team-mates. I enjoy playing against the big players and teams."

We may say that, Toure's persistence to top flight England football should earn our respect to some extent. Nevertheless, with only about half a year contract in hand and declining physical quality, 33-year-old Toure has to plan his own future.

Thus, which EPL player will transfer to China? We don't know either. Let's wait and see.