Lavezzi out of PSG squad as China beckons

Shenhua seem determined to join in the recent spending spree in China, and they may offer Argentina international Lavezzi a deal worth 10 million euros ($11 million) a year.

When contacted by AFP though, PSG said that "not all the conditions are ready yet" for a transfer. The transfer window closes in China on February 26.

Chinese teams have made their financial muscle felt in recent weeks, with former Chelsea midfielder Ramires and Atletico Madrid striker Jackson Martinez both moving to the Far East.

Shakhtar Donetsk striker Alex Teixeira, reportedly a Liverpool target, joined Ramires at Jiangsu Suning for a Chinese record of 50 million euros ($55 million).

Colombian striker Martinez had broken the previous record fee when he signed for Guangzhou Evergrande.

The 30-year-old Lavezzi now could be set to continue the recent exodus from Europe to China, after only being given three Ligue 1 starts all season by PSG manager Laurent Blanc.

The runaway French league leaders will attempt to increase their record unbeaten streak of 33 matches on Sunday at the Velodrome, where Marseille have not won in the league in nine outings.