Tianjin Quanjian coach Fabio Cannavaro is eager to sign Fiorentina striker Nikola Kalinic.

Tianjin owner Shu Yuhui has lifted the lid on their buying plans this month.

"Kalinic? We're debating whether or not to take Luis Fabiano, but Cannavaro told us he prefers the Croatian and that he would fit into the side perfectly," said Shu.

A recent change in league rules designed to reduce 'irrational investments' has decreased the number of foreign players allowed in each squad to three.