Cristiano Ronaldo has sparked fears of a possible Real Madrid exit.
Ronaldo, 33, is thought to be coming to the tail-end of his career and could leave Real Madrid to pursue one final huge contract when his current deal expires in 2021.
Rumours have been rife that the Portugal international is unhappy with life at the Bernabeu because he will not be offered a lucrative contract to match Barcelona rival Lionel Messi.
And to get one final pay day before he hangs up his boots for good, Ronaldo is said to be considering a move to China.
Former Chelsea boss Scolari spent three years managing Guangzhou Evergrande in the Chinese Super League.
He has asked me more than once what life in China is like, Cristiano Ronaldo
Luis Felipe Scolari
And Ronaldo has supposedly asked him about life in China - sparking rumours that he is sounding out a move.
“He has asked me more than once what life in China is like, Cristiano Ronaldo,” Scolari told Brazilian TV station Esporte Interativo.
“Why is it that Ronaldo cannot go to China?
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Scolari spent three years in charge of Guangzhou Evergrande
“Yes, he asked me what it's like to live in China, I gave him all the details.
“We also have to understand that Ronaldo has brands, there's an industry, China is the biggest country in the world.
“Then I told him what I always say: whoever has this opportunity has to go to China.”