Chinese super spending

The Chinese Super League has surpassed the spending power of the Premier League for the first time, after Alex Teixeira agreed a record £38.4m move to Jiangsu Suning

Move breaks Super League transfer record for third time in ten days

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WINTER TRANSFER WINDOW 2016

Chinese Super League: £199.5m*

English Premier League: £175m

Biggest Chinese Imports

Alex Teixeira Feb 5 Shakhtar to Jiangsu Suning £38.4m

Jackson Martinez Feb 3 Atletico to GZ Evergrande £31.0m

Ramires Jan 27 Chelsea to Jiangsu Suning £25.0m

Gervinho Jan 26 Roma to China Fortun £13.5m

*Window closes Feb 26