With the transfer window open this month for most teams around the world, the movement of players from one league to another has been running at an accelerated pace. And one of the more intriguing forces in the market has been the Chinese Super League, which has been splashing the cash on big-name foreign signings as it looks to build a worldwide identity.
English Premier League leaders Chelsea FC have been dealing with persistent rumors that star striker Diego Costa might have been approached to leave for China for ridiculous amounts of money, having already lost attacking midfeider Oscar last month to the CSL.