The striker joined West Ham on a loan dealuntil the end of the season from Fenerbahce.

African Football reports that the 28-year-old was offered huge bucks from a Chinese Super League club but rejected it for a chance to play in the Premier League.

Chinese clubs have been on a spending spree in recent weeks, with the likes of Jackson Martinez, Ramires, Luiz Adriano and Alex Teixeira all making the move from Europe to Asia.

The report quoted a source who said the deal in China would have fetched Emenike up to $8 million a year, all tax-free.

Emenike told African Football that he has been waiting for a chance to play in the Premier League and he feels that this is the best time.

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“As for me, I think this is the best time for me to play in the EPL, there has been lots of speculations linking me to a possible move to England in the last four years but here I am now,” Emenike said.

“It is a thrilling feeling, a fulfilled dream and I am ready to prove my commitment and confidence on the pitch.”