In the latest example of Chinese football’s raid on Europe’s top talents Beijing Guoan and Shanghai Shenhua have launched an assault on Paris Saint-Germain winger Ezequiel Lavezzi.
Previously Lavezzi was strongly linked with a move away from the French giants, but the Argentine now has a dilemma to face after tempting offers from Asia.
With vast and established players such as Gervinho and Jackson Martinez moving to China in recent weeks, and now the PSG man has been promised a similar pay-boost if he moves east. The attacker is reportedly not yet decided on which Super League club to join.
Inter Milan had been rumoured to be leading the race for the 30-year-old’s signature, also Juventus, can sign the player on a pre-contract deal that takes effect when his stay in Ligue 1 ends in June, but the Chinese clubs have the advantage with an instant move possible while their transfer window remains open until February 26.
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