Lucas Lima, the Brazilian attacking midfielder, confirmed reports that he has received proposals to join several Chinese football clubs next year.

Jiangsu Sainty, Shanghai SIPG of the China Super League, and Hebei China Fortune club of China's league one are the Chinese outfits that are interested on the Brazilian Lima, according to the Uol news portal.

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Xinhuanet also reported that an $18 million price tag was understood to have been placed by Santos club on Lima, who has also been linked to Italian Serie A outfit Napoli.

"What I have most analyzed are the options in China," Lima was quoted as saying. "I sat down with my Dad and there is the question of money, as all people know, but it's still not what I'm interested in. I'm going to analyze it more with my Dad and see what is best for me.

"I have a contract and I have made it clear that I want to play in Europe, but only if it is good for me and good for Santos. We've had some proposals and I will sit down with my family to think about them."

After making his debut in the Selecao's 1-0 win over Costa Rica in September, the 25-year old Santos playmaker has been capped six times for Brazil.

In recent events, Midfielder Jadson became the latest Brazilian footballer to move to China this month when the Corinthians accepted a $5.4 million offer from second-tier club Tianjin Songjiang.

Corinthians striker Alexandre Pato is also said to be on the Chinese clubs' radar together with Vagner Love.

Due to higher salaries and the improved standard of the Chinese Super League, China has been an increasingly alluring destination for Brazilian players and coaches.

There are six Brazilians in Guangzhou Evergrande squad that won the past five league titles. Among them are former national team players Paulinho, Robinho and Ricardo Goulart.  

The club is under the watch of Luiz Felipe Scolari, Brazil's 2002 World Cup winning manager.

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