Chinese Youngsters On Trial?

By Mark Heys
October 12 2006

Wuhan teenagers Yang Changpeng and Zhou Liaota will spend three weeks on trial with Bolton Wanderers according to reports in the Far East.

The trials are said to be part of an ongoing arrangement set up earlier this year between the Wanderers and Wuhan which enables both clubs to exchange new ideas and youth players.

Giant forward Changpeng came over to the England in the summer for an initial look around and he has been invited back to the Reebok Stadium along with team mate and compatriot Liaota

"We always dream of this moment and the wait appears to be over. It is very exciting, It will be a learning experience, but we will strive to perform to the best of our abilities." said Yang

Bolton are not the only Premiership club to have links with other clubs as the likes of Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal regularly exchange ideas with teams on the continent.