As the world eagerly awaits the arrival of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, many eyes are on the potential transfers that could take place in the coming months. With the tournament set to be held in North America, there is sure to be plenty of interest from top clubs looking to bolster their squads with new talent.
One club that has been linked with several high-profile signings is the Chinese Super League (CSEL). The league, which was recently rebranded as the CSL 2026, has already seen several big-name players move abroad, and it seems likely that more moves will come this summer.
One player who has been heavily linked with a move away from the CSL is Wuhan Zall's midfielder Zhou Shihua. According to reports, the Chinese star has caught the attention of European giants such as Real Madrid and Manchester United, who have both expressed an interest in signing him.
Another player who could make the move to Europe is former Bayern Munich defender Javi Martinez, who has been linked with a return to Spain. The Spaniard spent three seasons at the Allianz Arena before joining Al Ain in the UAE last year, but he has since been linked with a return to his native country.
In addition to these two players, there are also rumors of other potential signings for the CSL 2026 clubs. For example, Guangzhou Evergrande have been linked with the likes of Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar Jr., while Shanghai SIPG have reportedly had talks with Barcelona winger Ousmane Dembélé.
Overall, the future looks bright for the CSL 2026 clubs, with a number of high-profile players expected to move away from the league in the coming months. As the tournament approaches, it will be interesting to see how the teams fare in the competition, and whether they can build on their success in the past few years.