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Chelsea move to sign China defender Zhang Linpeng
Guangzhou Evergrande defender could be heading to Premier League
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Chelsea have made an offer for China and Guangzhou Evergrande defender Zhang Linpeng, Chinese media reported on Friday.
The Premier League champions sent a contract on Wednesday and hope to secure the 26-year-old right back before the summer transfer window closes on September 1, Titan said.
"I’m very happy and very excited to finally have this formal invitation," the newspaper quoted Zhang as saying.
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I’ve worked hard and waited these five-six years for my dream of playing overseas, and finally have recognition from the English Premier League
"I’ve worked hard and waited these five-six years for my dream of playing overseas, and finally have recognition from the English Premier League."
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Chinese Super League champions Guangzhou were not contactable to verify the report.
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