Super Eagles forward, Odion Ighalo, appears to be on his way out of relegated Chinese club, Changchun Yatai.
Ighalo was in remarkable form last season, finishing as the Chinese Super League (CSL) secon topscorer with 21 goals, albeit not enough to save the side.
The ex-Watford could just be returning to Europe as he considers his next move.
“Playing in the second division is not in my plans, so I need to weigh my options well,” he told BBC Sport.
“There’s the African Cup of Nations next year to think about and I need to keep playing at a highly competitive level.
“I don’t know yet about my future. I cannot make a hasty decision so I’ll use the next few weeks to decide.
“I have been getting direct calls from different agents and clubs, but now enjoying my Christmas break with the family and it is the job of my agent to speak to them.”
Since his move from Watford in January 2017 Ighalo has scored 36 goals in 55 appearances.
“It is rather ironic that my best season in China ended in a relegation, I have never been relegated in my career so it hurts as the captain of a fantastic club with amazing people and incredible fans,” he added.
“In life you can only make the move upward and forward.”
Ighalo, who has played in Norway, Italy, Spain and English side Watford, is a target for many teams in China, Turkey and Saudi Arabia.
