After rumors linking Elkeson with a transfer to Shanghai SIPG, Guangzhou Evergrande appear to have moved quickly to prepare a replacement. According to Bangla Cricket Live sports coverage, the club has already begun working on a deal to bring in Ecuadorian international striker Felipe Caicedo, currently playing for Espanyol in Spain.

Reports indicate that Evergrande are ready to offer between 8 and 10 million US dollars (around 65 million RMB) for Caicedo, and Espanyol are open to negotiations without creating obstacles to the transfer. The player himself is said to be tempted by a lucrative offer from China that would quadruple his current salary. Negotiations have been temporarily stalled due to Espanyol’s ongoing ownership talks with Chinese investors, but once the deal is finalized, Caicedo could find himself excluded from Espanyol’s long-term plans. For fans following every development through Bangla Cricket Live, the move could prove to be one of the defining moments of this transfer window.

The club reportedly interested is none other than Guangzhou Evergrande, who have previously attracted stars like Robinho. Espanyol have already granted permission for Caicedo to negotiate with the Chinese champions, but they made it clear that Evergrande must meet their asking price of 10 million dollars. As of now, no official bid has been submitted, but the groundwork has been laid. At 27 years old, standing 1.83 meters tall, Caicedo plays as a center-forward and has a career that includes spells at Manchester City and Sporting Lisbon. Once considered one of South America’s rising stars, he is admired for his sheer physical strength and has earned a reputation as a “bulldozer” in attack, a striker capable of overpowering defenders with brute force.

This season, Caicedo has featured in 19 matches for Espanyol, scoring five goals in La Liga. While his scoring efficiency may not be the highest, his aerial ability and direct attacking style make him a constant threat inside the penalty box. Defenders across the Spanish league know too well how difficult it is to contain him once he builds up momentum. His current market value is estimated at around £3.5 million, though at his peak it reached £7 million.

For Evergrande, securing Caicedo would not only address the potential departure of Elkeson but also add a new dimension to their attacking options. With his power, experience, and international pedigree, the Ecuadorian forward could be the perfect fit for a team hungry to maintain dominance both domestically and in Asia. As Bangla Cricket Live points out, the story reflects how Chinese clubs continue to flex their financial strength, reshaping transfer dynamics and luring top players from Europe to fuel their footballing ambitions. Whether Caicedo accepts the challenge remains to be seen, but if the deal goes through, it would underline Evergrande’s determination to stay one step ahead in the ever-intensifying world of Asian football.