Mega-rich UAE giants Al Ain say the mammoth offer from Chinese side Shanghai SIPG for their Ghanaian striker Asamoah Gyan was too big to resist.
Gyan, 29, was the subject of an offer worth approximately ââ¬20 million from Sven-Goran Erikssonââ¬â¢s ambitious side which was exclusively revealed by Ghanasoccernet.com on Monday
Al Ain will make double the amount they paid for Gyan when they signed him from English side Sunderland three years ago when he was at his prime.
The rich UAE side admit despite their wealth they are unable to resist the big amount Shanghai SIPG will be paying for the Ghanaian striker.
ââ¬ÅSomething is happening,â⬠a senior Al Ain official told Sport 360 on Mondayà night.
ââ¬ÅVery soon, everything will become clear about the situation.
ââ¬ÅWhen youââ¬â¢ve received doubleà the money youââ¬â¢ve paid for Gyan, you have to let him go.ââ¬
The Boss are set to reap a significant profit on the investment made bringing him to the Garden City, a ã6m loan fee being paid to Premier League outfit Sunderland in September 2011 with another ã4m following in July 2012 to make it permanent.