The General Manager of CSKA Moscow, Roman Babaev, has confirmed that the <i>Army Men</i> have been trying to sign Nigeria international Aaron Samuel since the January transfer market but Guangzhou R&amp;F are playing hard ball over the transfer.<br /><br />As previously revealed by <b>allnigeriasoccer.com</b>, the Chinese club have refused to sell the striker for less than five million euros, a figure that is yet to be met by the Muscovites after months of negotiations.<br /><br />&ldquo;We are interested and has been under scrutiny since last winter. We are dealing with him but the Chinese club is not willing to let him go, &rdquo; said Roman Babaev to sport - express.ru.<br /><br />&ldquo;However, we also evaluate other candidates. &rdquo; <br /><br />Because of their poor league position, this website understands that Guangzhou R&amp;F want to keep hold of Samuel until they are sure of Super League safety.<br /><br />The Nigeria international is tied to the Yuexiushan Stadium outfit until December 2016.<br />