Oscar signed for Chelsea in 2012, scoring 38 goals in 203 appearances. At Shanghai SIPG, he'll be earning a reported $491,000 a week.
Oscar signed for Chelsea in 2012, scoring 38 goals in 203 appearances. At Shanghai SIPG, he'll be earning a reported $491,000 a week.
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No wonder the fans are celebrating. It might not be seen as a traditional football superpower, but Chinese clubs have splashed out millions of dollars on some of the world's top players -- and not just for Oscar...
No wonder the fans are celebrating. It might not be seen as a traditional football superpower, but Chinese clubs have splashed out millions of dollars on some of the world's top players -- and not just for Oscar...
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Brazilian striker Hulk moved from Russian side Zenit Saint Petersburg to Shanghai SIPG for a reported fee of $61 million. Here he celebrates bagging a goal against Henan Jianye, only to be carried off injured minutes later.
Brazilian striker Hulk moved from Russian side Zenit Saint Petersburg to Shanghai SIPG for a reported fee of $61 million. Here he celebrates bagging a goal against Henan Jianye, only to be carried off injured minutes later.
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In the wake of heavy spending throughout the transfer window, Jiangsu Suning FC agreed a landmark deal for Brazilian trickster, Alex Teixeira. The former Shakhtar Donetsk man cost just shy of $56 million.<br />
In the wake of heavy spending throughout the transfer window, Jiangsu Suning FC agreed a landmark deal for Brazilian trickster, Alex Teixeira. The former Shakhtar Donetsk man cost just shy of $56 million.
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In February, Chinese football club Guangzhou Evergrande paid $45.8 million to sign Atletico Madrid striker Jackson Martinez.
In February, Chinese football club Guangzhou Evergrande paid $45.8 million to sign Atletico Madrid striker Jackson Martinez.
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A former club-mate and compatriot of Oscar, Ramires was signed by Jiangsu Suning of the China Super League from Chelsea on January 27, 2016 for a reported initial fee of nearly $28 million.
A former club-mate and compatriot of Oscar, Ramires was signed by Jiangsu Suning of the China Super League from Chelsea on January 27, 2016 for a reported initial fee of nearly $28 million.
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Corinthians playmaker Renato Augusto reportedly turned down a lucrative offer from a German club to join Beijing Guoan. "There was a very good offer from Germany, three times more than I make here at Corinthians," Renato was quoted as saying by the South China Morning Post. "But then came an offer I couldn't refuse."
Corinthians playmaker Renato Augusto reportedly turned down a lucrative offer from a German club to join Beijing Guoan. "There was a very good offer from Germany, three times more than I make here at Corinthians," Renato was quoted as saying by the South China Morning Post. "But then came an offer I couldn't refuse."
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Darko Matic (R) has had a lot to celebrate since moving to China nearly 10 years ago. He's now plays for Changchun Yatai Matic, has learned Mandarin and is considering remaining in the country after his career ends.
Darko Matic (R) has had a lot to celebrate since moving to China nearly 10 years ago. He's now plays for Changchun Yatai Matic, has learned Mandarin and is considering remaining in the country after his career ends.
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Former Arsenal and Roma winger Gervinho (seen playing for Ivory Coast) completed a transfer of nearly $20 million to Hebei China Fortune in the China Super League.
Former Arsenal and Roma winger Gervinho (seen playing for Ivory Coast) completed a transfer of nearly $20 million to Hebei China Fortune in the China Super League.
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Colombian Fredy Guarin (right) was moved by Inter Milan to Shanghai Greenland Shenhua for a reported fee of $14 million in January 2016.
Colombian Fredy Guarin (right) was moved by Inter Milan to Shanghai Greenland Shenhua for a reported fee of $14 million in January 2016.
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Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson (R) attending a training session of his previous team Shanghai SIPG. Eriksson signed former Sunderland and Al-Ain striker Asamoah Gyan last year, and moved to Chinese League One side Shenzen FC earlier this year.
Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson (R) attending a training session of his previous team Shanghai SIPG. Eriksson signed former Sunderland and Al-Ain striker Asamoah Gyan last year, and moved to Chinese League One side Shenzen FC earlier this year.
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Former Brazil and Chelsea manager Luiz Felipe Scolari -- now head coach of Asian Champions League winners FC Guangzhou Evergrande -- reacts during the international friendly match against Bayern Munich on July 23, 2015.
Former Brazil and Chelsea manager Luiz Felipe Scolari -- now head coach of Asian Champions League winners FC Guangzhou Evergrande -- reacts during the international friendly match against Bayern Munich on July 23, 2015.
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Erik Paartalu (#6 with former team Brisbane Roar) lasted one year in the Chinese Super League with Tianjin Teda F.C. -- an experience he called "one of the most challenging times in my life, but also one of the most rewarding."
Erik Paartalu (#6 with former team Brisbane Roar) lasted one year in the Chinese Super League with Tianjin Teda F.C. -- an experience he called "one of the most challenging times in my life, but also one of the most rewarding."
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Former NBA All-Star Stephon Marbury has found a welcoming home in China, where he has remained since 2010. He is pictured celebrating after his team, the Beijing Ducks, won their first-ever Chinese championship behind his 41 points in March, 2012.
Former NBA All-Star Stephon Marbury has found a welcoming home in China, where he has remained since 2010. He is pictured celebrating after his team, the Beijing Ducks, won their first-ever Chinese championship behind his 41 points in March, 2012.
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Alibaba founder Jack Ma purchased a 50% stake in FC Guangzhou Evergrande earlier this year, representing a new wave of businessman investors in Chinese soccer.
Alibaba founder Jack Ma purchased a 50% stake in FC Guangzhou Evergrande earlier this year, representing a new wave of businessman investors in Chinese soccer.
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Didier Drogba (far left) and Nicolas Anelka (second from right) attending a training session in Shanghai. Their spells in China didn't last long though and the pair exited in 2013.
Didier Drogba (far left) and Nicolas Anelka (second from right) attending a training session in Shanghai. Their spells in China didn't last long though and the pair exited in 2013.
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Shanghai Shenhua fans reacted with fervor after Drogba arrived at Pudong international airport in Shanghai on July 14, 2012. Though Drogba was reportedly signed on a ￡200,000 per week salary, he left China only six months later.
Shanghai Shenhua fans reacted with fervor after Drogba arrived at Pudong international airport in Shanghai on July 14, 2012. Though Drogba was reportedly signed on a ￡200,000 per week salary, he left China only six months later.
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An Ultra supporter of Beijing Guoan shows a tattoo of the team's badge during a match against Chongcing Lifan.
An Ultra supporter of Beijing Guoan shows a tattoo of the team's badge during a match against Chongcing Lifan.
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There are growing legions of ardent supporters and fans of Chinese football clubs. The government is also trying to foster a football culture in the country by mandating football programs in 20,000 Chinese schools in a plan devised by President Xi Jinping to make China a football power.
There are growing legions of ardent supporters and fans of Chinese football clubs. The government is also trying to foster a football culture in the country by mandating football programs in 20,000 Chinese schools in a plan devised by President Xi Jinping to make China a football power.
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This photo taken on June 20, 2015 shows fans (foreground) wearing the colors of the Beijing Guoan team as they watch the team's Chinese Super League match against Tianjin Teda in Beijing.
This photo taken on June 20, 2015 shows fans (foreground) wearing the colors of the Beijing Guoan team as they watch the team's Chinese Super League match against Tianjin Teda in Beijing.
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Chinese football's top tier is now the most watched league in Asia, and in a strictly controlled society matches offer the rare sight of tens of thousands of people in spontaneous displays of emotion, joy and anger.
Chinese football's top tier is now the most watched league in Asia, and in a strictly controlled society matches offer the rare sight of tens of thousands of people in spontaneous displays of emotion, joy and anger.
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Atletico Madrid striker signed to a four-year contract

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China’s effort to become a football powerhouse has reached a new level.

On Wednesday, its premier club Guangzhou Evergrande paid $45.8 million to sign Atletico Madrid striker Jackson Martinez – a record transfer price for the burgeoning Chinese Super League.

Martinez, a 29-year-old Colombia international, was signed to a four-year contract and will begin training with the club next week in Dubai.

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The deal, which Evergrande announced via Twitter, is the latest in a string of high-profile transfers made by CSL teams in recent weeks.

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Jiangsu Suning FC recently signed 28-year-old Brazil international Ramires from Chelsea for a reported $28.5 million, while Shanghai Greenland Shenhua signed Colombian star Fredy Guarin from Inter Milan for a reported $14 million.

Last June, Evergrande also signed Brazilian star and former Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Paulinho for $14 million.

The high-profile and high-priced transfers signal that China is dedicated to making a name for itself on the global football stage.

While Europe’s transfer window shut on Monday, Chinese clubs can sign players until February 26.

Martinez had a brief stint in Spain, scoring three goals in 15 appearances following his $38 million move from Porto in July 2015.

He had been prolific in his three years in Portugal, netting 67 times in the top flight.

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English Premier League clubs have spent more than ￡1 billion ($1.4 billion) on transfers in a season for the first time, new figures from Deloitte reveal. <br />The last day of Europe's January transfer window -- this year it was February 1 -- is usually very hectic, but Monday's announcement that Pep Guardiola <a href="https://www.chinalucky8.com/2016/02/01/football/guardiola-pellegrini-manchester-city-football/index.html" target="_blank">will take over from Manuel Pellegrini as Manchester City manager</a> at the end of the 2015-16 season arguably trumped any of the player moves.
English Premier League clubs have spent more than ￡1 billion ($1.4 billion) on transfers in a season for the first time, new figures from Deloitte reveal.
The last day of Europe's January transfer window -- this year it was February 1 -- is usually very hectic, but Monday's announcement that Pep Guardiola will take over from Manuel Pellegrini as Manchester City manager at the end of the 2015-16 season arguably trumped any of the player moves.
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China's transfer window is open until February 26 -- which allowed Guangzhou Evergrande <a href="https://www.chinalucky8.com/2016/02/03/football/china-guangzhou-evergrande-martinez/index.html" target="_blank">to smash the country's record fee</a> by splashing out on the Colombia forward. The 29-year-old had struggled in Spain after his $38 million move in July 2015 from Porto, where he was a prolific goalscorer in three seasons with the Portuguese team.
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China's transfer window is open until February 26 -- which allowed Guangzhou Evergrande to smash the country's record fee by splashing out on the Colombia forward. The 29-year-old had struggled in Spain after his $38 million move in July 2015 from Porto, where he was a prolific goalscorer in three seasons with the Portuguese team.
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The ex-Arsenal winger is one of several big signings by Chinese Super League clubs. The striker had resurrected his career in Italy's Serie A after a frustrating time in London, and helped the Ivory Coast win the 2015 African Cup of Nations.
Gervinho (AS Roma to Hebei China Fortune) $18 million —
The ex-Arsenal winger is one of several big signings by Chinese Super League clubs. The striker had resurrected his career in Italy's Serie A after a frustrating time in London, and helped the Ivory Coast win the 2015 African Cup of Nations.
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The Brazilian's deal shattered the Chinese transfer record. During his time at Stamford Bridge, Ramires made 251 appearances, scoring 34 goals, helping the club to win the English Premier League, FA Cup, League Cup, UEFA Champions League and Europa League. The dynamic midfielder will join up with former Blues defender Dan Petrescu, who manages Jiangsu Suning.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.chinalucky8.com/2016/02/01/football/chinese-super-league-football-ramires-paulinho-guarin-gervinho/index.html">READ: China's millon-dollar dream of soccer world domination</a><br />
Ramires (Chelsea to Jiangsu Suning) $28 million —
The Brazilian's deal shattered the Chinese transfer record. During his time at Stamford Bridge, Ramires made 251 appearances, scoring 34 goals, helping the club to win the English Premier League, FA Cup, League Cup, UEFA Champions League and Europa League. The dynamic midfielder will join up with former Blues defender Dan Petrescu, who manages Jiangsu Suning.

READ: China's millon-dollar dream of soccer world domination
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The Colombia midfielder also joined the Chinese revolution, having scored six goals in 28 Serie A games last season. The former Porto player signed for a club that previously made marquee signings of Nicolas Anelka and Didier Drogba from Chelsea.<br />
Fredy Guarin (Inter Milan to Shanghai Greenland Shenhua) $13 million —
The Colombia midfielder also joined the Chinese revolution, having scored six goals in 28 Serie A games last season. The former Porto player signed for a club that previously made marquee signings of Nicolas Anelka and Didier Drogba from Chelsea.
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Still just 26, Pato was once the most exciting Brazilian wonderkid on the conveyor belt, but his initial promise has been marred by a succession of injuries. Chelsea fans will hope the former AC Milan striker can replicate the form that netted him 10 goals in 27 international appearances -- though they could be forgiven for worrying he will repeat the struggles of Radamel Falcao at Stamford Bridge.
Alexandre Pato (Corinthians to Chelsea) Loan —
Still just 26, Pato was once the most exciting Brazilian wonderkid on the conveyor belt, but his initial promise has been marred by a succession of injuries. Chelsea fans will hope the former AC Milan striker can replicate the form that netted him 10 goals in 27 international appearances -- though they could be forgiven for worrying he will repeat the struggles of Radamel Falcao at Stamford Bridge.
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The 23-year-old, seeking to win back his Italy place ahead of Euro 2016, returned to Serie A on a $2 million loan deal with an option to join Roma permanently for a further fee of $14.2 million. His season-long loan at Monaco was cut short when French club decided not to seek a permanent deal.
Stephan El Shaarawy (AC Milan to Roma) Loan —
The 23-year-old, seeking to win back his Italy place ahead of Euro 2016, returned to Serie A on a $2 million loan deal with an option to join Roma permanently for a further fee of $14.2 million. His season-long loan at Monaco was cut short when French club decided not to seek a permanent deal.
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The 23-year-old is the first senior outfield player to sign for Arsenal since Gabriel Paulista in January 2015. He won three Swiss Super League titles with FC Basel, and has 39 caps for Egypt. The defensive midfielder made more passes than anyone on the pitch during his Arsenal debut against Burnley.
Mohamed Elneny (Basel to Arsenal) $10.7m —
The 23-year-old is the first senior outfield player to sign for Arsenal since Gabriel Paulista in January 2015. He won three Swiss Super League titles with FC Basel, and has 39 caps for Egypt. The defensive midfielder made more passes than anyone on the pitch during his Arsenal debut against Burnley.
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Precociously talented, naggingly inconsistent, the 23-year-old England international has switched Premier League teams with his best years ahead of him, but opinion divided. He initially impressed at the Welsh club following his 2013 move from Liverpool, but was a peripheral figure in midfield this season.
Jonjo Shelvey (Swansea City to Newcastle) $16 million —
Precociously talented, naggingly inconsistent, the 23-year-old England international has switched Premier League teams with his best years ahead of him, but opinion divided. He initially impressed at the Welsh club following his 2013 move from Liverpool, but was a peripheral figure in midfield this season.
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Hoping to regain his England place for Euro 2016, the winger has ended a 16-year stay at Tottenham, where he had been a fringe player this season after an argument with the team's fitness coach in November.
Andros Townsend (Tottenham to Newcastle) $17.1 million —
Hoping to regain his England place for Euro 2016, the winger has ended a 16-year stay at Tottenham, where he had been a fringe player this season after an argument with the team's fitness coach in November.
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The former Italy under-21 and AC Milan striker provides some much-needed firepower for a Swansea team seeking to stay in the EPL. Now 26, he has reunited with his former Parma coach Francesco Guidolin in Wales.
Alberto Paloschi (Chievo to Swansea City) $11.4 million —
The former Italy under-21 and AC Milan striker provides some much-needed firepower for a Swansea team seeking to stay in the EPL. Now 26, he has reunited with his former Parma coach Francesco Guidolin in Wales.
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The dynamic Ivory Coast international will hope to end struggling Newcastle's search for a top goalscorer. Though he was loaned back to CSKA Moscow after failing to impress in Serie A, his record in Russia -- 66 goals in 108 league games over two spells -- shows his pedigree. Doumbia's career goals-per-game ratio in the Champions League -- netting 16 times in 22 matches -- puts him up there with greats like Gerd Müller, Ferenc Puskás, Lionel Messi and Eusébio in Europe's top club competition.<br /><br /><br />
Seydou Doumbia (Roma to Newcastle) Loan —
The dynamic Ivory Coast international will hope to end struggling Newcastle's search for a top goalscorer. Though he was loaned back to CSKA Moscow after failing to impress in Serie A, his record in Russia -- 66 goals in 108 league games over two spells -- shows his pedigree. Doumbia's career goals-per-game ratio in the Champions League -- netting 16 times in 22 matches -- puts him up there with greats like Gerd Müller, Ferenc Puskás, Lionel Messi and Eusébio in Europe's top club competition.
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Crystal Palace signed a player with undoubted Premier League pedigree, albeit one who hasn't quite lived up to his promise. If manager Alan Pardew can get the best out of Togo's ex-Arsenal, Tottenham and Manchester City striker, the ambitious London side might challenge for a European place after falling off the pace in recent weeks.
Emmanuel Adebayor (Unattached to Crystal Palace) Free —
Crystal Palace signed a player with undoubted Premier League pedigree, albeit one who hasn't quite lived up to his promise. If manager Alan Pardew can get the best out of Togo's ex-Arsenal, Tottenham and Manchester City striker, the ambitious London side might challenge for a European place after falling off the pace in recent weeks.
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Jürgen Klopp's first signing as Liverpool manager, the 19-year-old is a FIFA Under-20 World Cup winner and has scored five goals in 22 games for Serbian Super Liga leader Red Star Belgrade this season. The Serbian midfielder was also wanted by Anderlecht and Stuttgart but agreed a four-year contract, and returned to Red Star until July 1.
Marko Grujic (Red Star Belgrade to Liverpool) $7.4 million —
Jürgen Klopp's first signing as Liverpool manager, the 19-year-old is a FIFA Under-20 World Cup winner and has scored five goals in 22 games for Serbian Super Liga leader Red Star Belgrade this season. The Serbian midfielder was also wanted by Anderlecht and Stuttgart but agreed a four-year contract, and returned to Red Star until July 1.
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Having struggled to win a regular place at the German club, the Switzerland center-back, 27, has been given a chance to impress in the team with the second-worst defensive record in the English Premier League.
Timm Klose (Wolfsburg to Norwich) $12 million —
Having struggled to win a regular place at the German club, the Switzerland center-back, 27, has been given a chance to impress in the team with the second-worst defensive record in the English Premier League.
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The English striker joined Southampton in a cut-price deal, having scored 18 goals in his maiden Premier League campaign last season for relegated QPR -- which has now cashed in before his contract expired. The former bricklayer netted the winner against Manchester United on his Saints debut.
Charlie Austin (Queens Park Rangers to Southampton) $5.1 million —
The English striker joined Southampton in a cut-price deal, having scored 18 goals in his maiden Premier League campaign last season for relegated QPR -- which has now cashed in before his contract expired. The former bricklayer netted the winner against Manchester United on his Saints debut.
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The former England U21 international boosts the striking options of Eddie Howe's Bournemouth side, after the impressive Callum Wilson was ruled out with a cruciate ligament injury in September. The ex-Arsenal scored 23 goals in 48 appearances for second tier Wolverhampton following his permanent move from the Gunners in January 2015, and has netted twice in his first three games for the Cherries.
Benik Afobe (Wolves to Bournemouth) $13.6 million —
The former England U21 international boosts the striking options of Eddie Howe's Bournemouth side, after the impressive Callum Wilson was ruled out with a cruciate ligament injury in September. The ex-Arsenal scored 23 goals in 48 appearances for second tier Wolverhampton following his permanent move from the Gunners in January 2015, and has netted twice in his first three games for the Cherries.
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Steve McClaren boosted his midfield options with the signing of the versatile 25-year-old. A major player for France from under-16 to under-21 level, he then chose to play for Senegal and appeared at the 2015 African Cup of Nations.
Henri Saivet (Bordeaux to Newcastle) $6.1 million —
Steve McClaren boosted his midfield options with the signing of the versatile 25-year-old. A major player for France from under-16 to under-21 level, he then chose to play for Senegal and appeared at the 2015 African Cup of Nations.
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The latest in a long line of touted heirs to Lionel Messi's footballing throne, the diminutive Argentine winger moved from Hellas Verona to Roma for $25 million in 2014. Having been largely used as a substitute by the Serie A side in recent months, the 22-year-old arrived at the English Premier League club with a point to prove.
Juan Iturbe (Roma to Bournemouth) Loan —
The latest in a long line of touted heirs to Lionel Messi's footballing throne, the diminutive Argentine winger moved from Hellas Verona to Roma for $25 million in 2014. Having been largely used as a substitute by the Serie A side in recent months, the 22-year-old arrived at the English Premier League club with a point to prove.
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The 28-year-old played at top clubs such as PSV Eindhoven and Galatasaray before moving to Malaga in Spain and now Watford, one of the surprise teams in the English Premier League. Capped at under-21 level by the Netherlands, the striker has since played senior international football for Morocco, winning 23 caps.
Nordin Amrabat (Malaga to Watford) $8.3 million —
The 28-year-old played at top clubs such as PSV Eindhoven and Galatasaray before moving to Malaga in Spain and now Watford, one of the surprise teams in the English Premier League. Capped at under-21 level by the Netherlands, the striker has since played senior international football for Morocco, winning 23 caps.
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The Scotland forward scored 25 goals in 123 appearances for the Toffees -- including a memorable hat-trick against José Mourinho's Chelsea this season. The former Rangers striker netted on his Norwich debut in <a href="https://www.chinalucky8.com/2016/01/23/football/liverpool-norwich-klopp-glasses/">a 5-4 defeat against Liverpool</a> as he bids to help the club avoid an immediate return to England's second tier.<br /><a href="https://www.chinalucky8.com/2015/12/22/football/football-naismith-everton-homeless/" target="_blank">Read more: Naismith's charitable deeds</a>
Steven Naismith (Everton to Norwich) $12 million —
The Scotland forward scored 25 goals in 123 appearances for the Toffees -- including a memorable hat-trick against José Mourinho's Chelsea this season. The former Rangers striker netted on his Norwich debut in a 5-4 defeat against Liverpool as he bids to help the club avoid an immediate return to England's second tier.
Read more: Naismith's charitable deeds
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Liverpool signed the 24-year-old center-back after a series of injury setbacks in defensive areas. The one-cap England international spent the first half of the season on loan at Southampton, having previously played in the EPL with Tottenham, Swansea and QPR.
Steven Caulker (Queens Park Rangers to Liverpool) Loan —
Liverpool signed the 24-year-old center-back after a series of injury setbacks in defensive areas. The one-cap England international spent the first half of the season on loan at Southampton, having previously played in the EPL with Tottenham, Swansea and QPR.
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Having been frozen out by United manager Louis van Gaal, the former Barcelona keeper is hoping to revive his career in Belgium. The three-time Champions League winner will be relieved to be playing again, after what he called "eight months alone" at Old Trafford.
Victor Valdés (Manchester United to Standard Liege) Loan —
Having been frozen out by United manager Louis van Gaal, the former Barcelona keeper is hoping to revive his career in Belgium. The three-time Champions League winner will be relieved to be playing again, after what he called "eight months alone" at Old Trafford.
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Seeking to qualify for next season's Champions League, West Ham manager Slaven Bilic bolstered his forward options by signing the powerful Nigeria international, with an option for a permanent deal.
Emmanuel Emenike (West Ham to Fenerbahce) Loan —
Seeking to qualify for next season's Champions League, West Ham manager Slaven Bilic bolstered his forward options by signing the powerful Nigeria international, with an option for a permanent deal.
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The Brazil-born Italy international striker has scored 12 Serie A goals this season; only Napoli's Gonzalo Higuain has more. The 29-year-old's loan deal came with a fee of $2 million.
éder (Sampdoria to Inter Milan) Two-year loan —
The Brazil-born Italy international striker has scored 12 Serie A goals this season; only Napoli's Gonzalo Higuain has more. The 29-year-old's loan deal came with a fee of $2 million.
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Imbula, pictured vying with Ramires, became Stoke City's record signing -- joining the EPL team for $26.3m. The 23-year-old midfielder put pen to paper on a five-and-a-half year contract, having only joined Porto seven months ago from Marseille. "I would say he is a Patrick Viera type ... a real driving force in there and perfect for the Premier League," said Stoke's Charlie Adam.<br />
Giannelli Imbula (FC Porto to Stoke City) $26.3million —
Imbula, pictured vying with Ramires, became Stoke City's record signing -- joining the EPL team for $26.3m. The 23-year-old midfielder put pen to paper on a five-and-a-half year contract, having only joined Porto seven months ago from Marseille. "I would say he is a Patrick Viera type ... a real driving force in there and perfect for the Premier League," said Stoke's Charlie Adam.
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The Dutch international midfielder joined the Swans on deadline day from Championship club, QPR. Fer has previously played for Norwich City, as well as Eredivisie sides FC Twente and Feyenoord. Though he's twice faced relegation from the Premier League, Swans fan will be hoping the 26-year-old can boost their goal threat given the South Wales club are the second lowest scorers in the league this season.
Leroy Fer (Queen's Park Rangers to Swansea City) Loan —
The Dutch international midfielder joined the Swans on deadline day from Championship club, QPR. Fer has previously played for Norwich City, as well as Eredivisie sides FC Twente and Feyenoord. Though he's twice faced relegation from the Premier League, Swans fan will be hoping the 26-year-old can boost their goal threat given the South Wales club are the second lowest scorers in the league this season.
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Everton moved to replace the departing Steven Naismith with Senegal forward Oumar Niasse. Niasse, 25, scored 13 in 23 appearances this season before the move, and was enthused by the prospect of playing under the Everton manager, Roberto Martinez. "I was interested to see how they play," said Niasse. "If you see players who are aged 20 or 21 and see them perform like that, you know you have a good coach."
Oumar Niasse (Lokomotiv Moscow to Everton) $19.4 million —
Everton moved to replace the departing Steven Naismith with Senegal forward Oumar Niasse. Niasse, 25, scored 13 in 23 appearances this season before the move, and was enthused by the prospect of playing under the Everton manager, Roberto Martinez. "I was interested to see how they play," said Niasse. "If you see players who are aged 20 or 21 and see them perform like that, you know you have a good coach."
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