Crystal Palace captain Scott Dann could become the first prominent English player to move to China as he waits to hear whether he has a future at Selhurst Park under new Eagles manager Frank de Boer.
Beijing Guoan are among the clubs who have expressed an interest in the 30-year-old defender whose representatives have well-established links with the Chinese Super League.
Though high-profile players like Chelsea duo Oscar and Ramires have made lucrative moves from the Premier League to China, the only Englishman to have played there is former Port Vale and Sheffield Wednesday striker Akpo Sodje.