5 players who rejected the Chinese Super League this summer

TRNAVA, SLOVAKIA - SEPTEMBER 04:  Martyn Margetson goalkeeping coach of England and Sam Allardyce manager of England give instructions to Wayne Rooney of England during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Group F qualifying match between Slovakia and England at City Arena on September 4, 2016 in Trnava, Slovakia.  (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)
The England captain could have been plying his trade in China this season.

#2 Odion Ighalo

WATFORD, ENGLAND - AUGUST 27:  Odion Ighalo of Watford moves away from Mesut Ozil during the Premier League match between Watford and Arsenal at Vicarage Road on August 27, 2016 in Watford, England.  (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)
The goals have started drying up for Ighalo recently – maybe he should’ve accepted the lucrative Chinese offer

The Nigeria international had terrific debut after scoring fourteen goals in the English Premier League for Watford last season. The Watford striker played eleven times for Nigeria and scored over 37 goals from 63 games for Watford after joining from Spanish side Granada in 2014.

His eye-catching performances last season triggered interest from Chinese side Shanghai SIPG who offered the player a staggering £300,00 a week over a four-year contract which would see him make £40 million in total.

Ighalo admitted that it was an enticing offer and that he had many sleepless nights trying to make a decision. But eventually, the player turned down the move to stay in the Premier League and that he has unfinished business in England.

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