5 players who rejected the Chinese Super League this summer

TRNAVA, SLOVAKIA - SEPTEMBER 04:  Martyn Margetson goalkeeping coach of England and Sam Allardyce manager of England give instructions to Wayne Rooney of England during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Group F qualifying match between Slovakia and England at City Arena on September 4, 2016 in Trnava, Slovakia.  (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)
The England captain could have been plying his trade in China this season.

#4 Christian Benteke

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 27:  Lewis Grabban of AFC Bournemouth takes the ball away from Christian Benteke of Crystal Palace during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and AFC Bournemouth at Selhurst Park on August 27, 2016 in London, England.  (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)
The Crystal Palace new boy cost Liverpool £15 million by refusing to move to China.

Expectations were over the top after the young Belgian striker made a £32 million move to Liverpool last season. But things were not looking good for Benteke after the club sacked Brendan Rodgers, the arrival Klopp the player spent most of the time out injured or on the bench for the club.

And after Klopp made it clear that he won’t be part of the club’s future.

The striker had no other choice but to find another club in the summer. Alerted by the player's availability a Chinese club made a bid of £45 million, which the club accepted. But Benteke’s ambitions of playing Europe saw him sign for Crystal Palace for £30 million instead last month.

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