In 2022, Wuhan Three Town debuted as champions of the Chinese Super League, and early in the season won the Super Cup with a clean 2-0 win over Taishan. However, just when it was thought that they would continue their glory, investors suddenly pulled out, demoralizing the team and ending up in seventh place in the league. Obviously, the Wuhan Three Town team is facing a lot of difficulties next year, as no one is willing to take over the team so far. Numerous international players and outstanding foreigners may find another way out, with foreigners such as Edmilson and Stancho having left the team, and the retention of Gao Zhunyi, Xie Pengfei, and Wei Shihao a mystery.
In 2015, Gao Zhunyi briefly joined Shandong Taishan without a chance to play, then was loaned to Hebei Huaxia Happiness before eventually joining Evergrande as a free agent, a string of transfer maneuvers that had sparked heated debate. After Evergrande's thunderous move, Gao Zhunyi moved to Wuhan Sanzhen, with whom he won the league title. Now 28 years old, Gao is at the peak of his career, and his all-around defending ability is exactly what Taishan needs. Rumor has it that Taishan had contact with Gao as early as last season, and now that the Sanzhen team has been disbanded and Gao's contract is set to expire, he is expected to be free to join the Taishan team.
In addition to Gao Junyi, the popular international footballer Xie Pengfei has also become the object of competition among major clubs. It is reported that Xie Pengfei may eventually choose the more competitive Shandong Taishan team. At present, the biggest difference between the two sides is the annual salary. Once the issue of annual salary has been resolved, Xie Pengfei will wear the Taishan team's robe in the new season. If these two players can successfully join, Taishan team will become more powerful in the new season, not only fill the gap in the back line, but also enrich the choice of the offensive end.
