The Turkey international has been heavily linked with a move to China but it does not appear likely at this stage, with the Brazilian denying any bid
Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao head coach Luiz Felipe Scolari has fiercely denied speculation the Chinese champions have made an offer for Barcelona star Arda Turan.
The lucrative Chinese Super League has been in the headlines following Oscar's record-breaking switch to Shanghai SIPG from Premier League leaders Chelsea, and Carlos Tevez's move to Shanghai Shenhua.
China's Football Association has since announced changes to the limit of foreigners in the CSL, with teams only allowed to name three of their imports in starting XIs from this season, but it has not stopped speculation of further European raids, much to the frustration of former Brazil and Portugal boss Scolari.