Alex Teixeira

[Vermilion]

Never seen him play, never heard of him before two days ago and I just don't get excited about signing players I know little or nothing about.

I just don't see the point. If they are a super talent then you'd have probably heard about them already.

Sack Arye

Thinking back, i have to admit to not really knowing much about Suarez before he came tbh, but that's me. Not saying this to prove any point btw, the bit about having probably heard about players if they were any good just got me thinking is all.

[danperkins]

Yes! There is life outside the prem! (I probably have a better idea of rising goal scoring talents outside the British game than most due to my gambling habit! )

you and me both mate

[Patricks_Berger]

One thing you can't aim at the owners is not backing managers with spending money we've spent and wasted a fortune on players. If this guy is who Klopp wants we should and I'm sure we will do all we can within reason.

Another way of looking at it is that they've sold our best players - at or before their peak - 3 times and each time for a bigger fee than they've been prepared to spend out.

[RichC]

True however they all wanted to leave. It's very hard to keep players that want to go

[Lecter]

I would rather go for someone who I haven't heard of who might turn out ok than someone I have heard of who I know is ****

[Irishnev]

I would rather go for someone who I haven't heard of who might turn out ok than someone I have heard of who I know is ****

[kemm1]

I would rather go for someone who I haven't heard of who might turn out ok than someone I have heard of who I know is ****

[Vermilion]

I would rather go for someone who I haven't heard of who might turn out ok than someone I have heard of who I know is ****

[Slinky Skills]

I would rather go for someone who I haven't heard of who might turn out ok than someone I have heard of who I know is ****

[Fosterbloke]

Any updates on the deal?

[redmike65]

This is on globo (they broke Firmino story)

http://globoesporte.globo.com/futebol/futebol-internacional/futebol-ingles/noticia/2016/01/alex-teixeira-quer-inglaterra-apesar-de-proposta-salarial-incrivel-da-china.html

Scorer of the leagues in Europe this season with 22 goals and coveted in the four corners of the world, the Brazilian striker Alex Teixeira already has in mind your main goal. Leave Shakhtar Donetsk, Ukraine, as soon as possible, throw in a weight alloy in the Old Continent and have opportunities in the national team. Chelsea and Liverpool compete for the player, who dreams of the Premier League. And GloboEsporte.com found that up to a Chinese club made a tempting proposition, with an annual salary of ten million euros (US $ 44 million). But Alex does not give up realize the dream of defending his country, which must "disrupt" the plans of the Chinese. He wants to change even in this window, which closes on 1 February in the major centers.

Quiet and aware of everything that has gone by Shakhtar Donetsk Alex Teixeira wants to follow in the footsteps of former comrades in Ukraine as Fernandinho, Willian and Douglas Costa. All managed transfers to big cities and had many chances in the squad. Chelsea and Liverpool want Alex, and dispute euro euro contracted. The Blues came first with a proposal at the home of 30 million euros (US $ 132 million). The Reds offered EUR 24.5 million (R $ 108 million) and should increase supply.

I'm trying to be transferred in this January window, and they (Shakhtar) know it. We got a very good proposal to the club, and are solving. But if I do not leave now, you will be in the middle of the year. I'm ready, are already six years in Europe and Shakhtar. I have talked with my wife, also with my daughter. This is my wish. Be transferred to a major center. And they are in full agreement with me, I know that Premier League is very strong and I'm ready for it. I know I'll grow enough - said Alex Teixeira to GloboEsporte.com.

- That's my goal. Move to a big club in which I may appear more and get a place in the squad. Everyone knows it's hard, all the players want to be there, so I need to get out of here to seek this goal is the Brazilian team.

The striker Shakhtar made it clear that his manager, Junior Mendoza and his father are taking care of the whole transfer process. Alex recalls that the values are not yet defined, and that negotiations are underway. He follows with Shakhtar Donetsk in the preseason in the United States. The team even attended the Florida Cup, which had clubs like Fluminense, Corinthians, Atletico-MG and Internacional:

Alex Teixeira does not want to discuss other possibility than to act in a big league in Europe. Even if it is not transferred but now ensures focus on Shakhtar to continue at a high level, as aims to take chances in the squad. And does not close the door to other centers, such as Italy and Spain, but is focused on playing in the Premier League. Chelsea or Liverpool, which is the preference of the player?

He answers

I get anxious, knowing you have two clubs with Liverpool and Chelsea wanting to hire me. I look forward to an agreement and look forward. But did not talk to anyone (leaders Chelsea or Liverpool). Not dispense any other league. But always questioning me, I make it clear I want to play in the Premier League. Because, in my opinion, is the best league in the world. It is the strongest league, so I want this challenge in my career - said the player, and then complete:

[redmike65]

http://www.theguardian.com/football/2016/jan/23/alex-teixeira-leaving-shakhtar-donetsk-liverpool-chelsea

[Chazza]

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[redmike65]

Well thanks for stating what we already knew James!

[marcus50bucks]

I think we will raise our offer but if they don't accept it we will move on. I can't see us letting this drag on like the Konoplyanka saga