Man Utd midfielder pushed for China transfer

Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini had informed his agent to speak with Chinese clubs ahead of last week's transfer deadline.

The Belgian international, who has been in-and-out of the Red Devils lineup, was keen on a switch to the Far East prior to the close of the Chinese transfer window.

The 29-year-old has mostly been used in the Cup games this season, and this urged him to consider a last minute move to China.

Speaking to The Mail, Tianjin Quanjian boss Fabio Cannavaro admitted that Fellaini could have become the next high-profile signing in his squad, but the player did not match the club's requirements.

"He was offered to me, but I told his agent that I was looking for a different profile." the World Cup winner told the source.

Fellaini has largely struggled to make an impression at Old Trafford, having netted just 12 goals since his £27.5m move from Everton in the summer of 2013.