CSL

Guangzhou The Chinese Super League's two Guangzhou-based outfits will aim to continue their free-scoring form this week.

Craig Gordon Diego Costa continues to be linked with a move to China but Antonio Conte wants the Chelsea striker to focus on the Premier League.

Fabio Cannavaro As the new CSL season draws closer, Tianjin Quanjian boss Fabio Cannavaro has discussed his tough transition from star player to manager.

Linpeng Zhang Chelsea could be set for a shock transfer, with Guangzhou Evergrande defender Zhang Linpeng claiming he will move to Stamford Bridge.

Carlos Tevez Carlos Tevez appears intent on leaving Shanghai Shenhua and returning to Boca Juniors, where he arrived to train on Friday.

The Chinese Super League meeting between rivals Tianjin Teda and Tianjin Quanjian is under investigation for possible match-fixing.

Ramires Santos do Nascimento As a result of his furious reaction to being sent off in Jiangsu Suning's defeat to Shandong Luneng, Ramires has been given a four-game ban.

Carlos Bacca Ahumada AC Milan striker Carlos Bacca has turned down a massive offer from China with under a week to go in the CSL's transfer window.

Cristiano Ronaldo Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has denied suggestions a Chinese side offered €300 million to sign Cristiano Ronaldo.

Paolo Maldini Carlo Ancelotti could be set to leave Bayern Munich in January if former Germany international Mario Basler is to be believed.