Sun Xiang (R) is interviewed with
media on his transfer deal. [sina.com]
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The Chinese Shanghai Shenhua football club has
rejected a loan-for-buyout bid from Dutch champions PSV Eindhoven for its left
defender Sun Xiang, sina.com reports.
In a statement released on Wednesday, the club said it's not the right time
for Sun's transfer as he is expected to play an important role in the team's
lineup for the coming season.
Shenhua also disagreed with the Dutch side on the transfer model of Sun,
saying the only way for Sun's deal is through a buyout. It also revealed the
bottom price is 1.2 million euros.
Sun Xiang expressed his disappointment later with a reporter, but said he
will follow the club's decision.
According to Sun's broker, they will further negotiate with the
Shanghai-based club for a deal with Sun despite little hope remaining.
Eindhoven earlier faxed Shenhua a 200,000 euro bid for Sun Xiang's loan and
promised another 1 million euro contract for the buyout in the near future.