Bakambu bound for Beijing in record deal

BEIJING - Despite China's clampdown on lavish transfer market spending, Beijing Guo'an is poised to seal a record-breaking deal for Villarreal and Congo striker Cedric Bakambu.

Guo'an has reportedly agreed to meet the African's $49 million release clause, with the 26-year-old confirming his departure for the Chinese capital in a video message posted on the Spanish club's Twitter account on Wednesday.

"It's a special day. After two-and-a-half years at the club I have to leave to play for Beijing," said Bakambu.