Espanyol considering move for Chinese star Wu Lei LaLiga Want a striker, winger and defender

Espanyol want to strengthen in attack before the end of the January transfer window and one name being strongly linked with the club is that of Shanghai SIPG forward Wu Lei.

Since Chen Yansheng bought Espanyol, he has been looking to bring a quality Chinese player to club and Wu Lei could be that man, with negotiations currently in progress between Los Periquitos and the Chinese side.

The 27-year-old, who can play in any of the three forward positions, would help prop up the goals of Borja Iglesias, who has nine goals in 20 LaLiga Santander matches.

La Vanguardia have stated that Espanyol have been searching the Chinese market for a while, with reports in China claiming that Wu Lei is the club's main target.

Before the close of the window, the Catalan side want to sign a striker, a winger and a defender.

Wu Lei could be Mr. Chen's chosen one.