Liverpool target Alex Teixeira is one of a number of high-profile players to make the switch to China

"Honestly, the club could tell you a lot more than me," Blanc said. "He prepared to come here to Marseille and then at the last minute he stayed in Paris to negotiate his departure.

"We already anticipated it a bit because we opened the door for Pocho in the winter transfer window, something that he didn't take advantage of.The club is discussing it with Pocho's people. We'll have to think about it, given that if we lose one player we won't be able to replace him."