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Tianjin Quanjian boss Cannavaro: Everton star Lukaku perfect for China

Fabio Cannavaro believes he is a chance of luring Everton striker Romelu Lukaku to China.

The Tianjin Quanjian boss feels today's modern football landscape makes a player such as Lukaku extremely attractive to clubs in the Chinese Super League.

Despite Lukaku being just 23 and entering the peak powers of his career, Cannavaro feels the Belgian could end up in the Far East sooner than later.

"The problem is Everton - they do not just let him go," said Cannavaro.

"The fact that Lukaku is younger is not the problem.

"Lukaku could be perfect for China. Look at Oscar. He is 25 and swapped Chelsea for Shanghai SIPG.

"Why?

"Because football is football in the world. Every player wants to play at a club that wins."

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