Chinese economic power is more than a temptation at present for Pepe, and the Real Madrid player is currently mulling over two offers from the powerful Super League.
Carlos Tevez, who will receive 30 million euros per season, and Oscar, have just landed, showing more than ever that Chinese teams want to dine at football's top table and will spare no effort to get there.
Pepe may be the next to be seduced by the impact of inconceivable economic proposals but moving away from top level European football next season, the year before the World Cup, might be the determining factor when it comes to deciding.