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Ezequiel Lavezzi Lucien Favre praised Argentina international Ezequiel Lavezzi but is unsure whether Ligue 1 leaders Nice are in for the ex-PSG forward.

Manuel Pellegrini Ripamonti Manuel Pellegrini has been confirmed as coach of Hebei China Fortune in the CSL.

Anderson de Carvalho Andrade Hernanes could join Hebei China Fortune if the deal is right, the Juventus midfielder's agent said.

Gaël Kakuta Former Chelsea youngster Gael Kakuta has secured a LaLiga return with Deportivo, having represented Rayo and Sevilla in Spain's top flight.

James Rodríguez Rubio Real Madrid's James Rodriguez is not the subject of a £95 million bid from Hebei Fortune, according to the Chinese club.

Timothy Cahill The riches of Chinese Super League clubs are not matched by investment in Chinese grassroots football.

Timothy Cahill European football's deadline day party was crashed by China's big money, but this was no surprise to former CSL players and coaches.