Opinion | Going, going, Gyan? Transfer rumours swirl around the CSL as Shanghai SIPG plan to clear out expensive flop
As the European leagues climax, football fans can expect no shortage of China-related transfer gossip as mega-rich CSL clubs flex their muscles
Against the odds, it has been a very successful week for Shanghai SIPG. They first overcame FC Tokyo in the second leg of their AFC Champions League round of 16 game on Tuesday and then they came away with something from a visit to the champions yesterday to keep hopes alive of a domestic league, cup and continental treble.
The Black Stars captain is said to be going, going, Gyan at the next available opportunity as SIPG look to offload the striker’s multimillion dollar wages
They were joined there by Korean sides FC Seoul and Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, plus domestic rivals Shandong Luneng, who also scored at the death to proceed on away goals and keep Chinese hopes of the trophy staying in China alive.
Shanghai SIPG faced an even tougher task in the Chinese Super League when they travelled to Guangzhou Evergrande yesterday.
The champions had established a healthy lead in the first ten matches on the back of a nine-game winning streak. A win at home would have taken the champions ten points clear of the Shanghai side that ran them so close last season.
WATCH: Highlights of Guangzhou Evergrande v Shanghai SIPG
For SIPG to come away with a point, after taking the lead no less, was nothing short of remarkable. It might yet be one of those results that comes to be looked back upon as season defining. Last season’s runners-up remain in touching distance at the top of the table and no one expected that given the circumstances.