Guangzhou Evergrande have denied rumours star man Paulinho is heading for the exit after speculation linked the midfielder with a move to Bayern Munich. Elsewhere, Der FCB are said to be interested in Ajax midfielder Donny van de Beek.
Six-time Chinese Super League winners Guangzhou Evergrande released a statement aimed to quieten talk of Paulinho potentially leaving the club for a return to Europe.
Per ESPN FC's Michael Church, it read: "We officially announce that Guangzhou Evergrande has never received an offer for Paulinho. Paulinho signed a contract extension with Guangzhou Evergrande in January 2017 and is a key player in the club's long-term plan.