Leagues: EPL

Alex Teixeira hands in transfer request to Shakhtar Donetsk

Alex Teixeira

Liverpool target Alex Teixeira has handed in a transfer request to Shakhtar Donetsk, a source has revealed to World Soccer Talk.

The Brazilian attacking midfielder has been a transfer target for Liverpool during the January transfer window. There have been reports in the British media that the Reds made an offer of £28 million for the talented footballer who has been with Shakhtar Donetsk since 2010. However, the same British tabloids say that the Ukrainian club value him at £38 million.

With Teixeira handing in a transfer request to force through a move, it’ll be interesting to see how quickly a deal can be made by Liverpool before another club makes an offer.

Alex Teixeira has yet to play for Brazil’s senior team, but Dunga should be giving him his first cap soon. A vice-captain at Shakhtar, who currently have 10 Brazilians on their team, Teixeira is in the midst of his breakout season. Alex has used his creativity, pace and composure in front of goal to currently have 26 finishes in 25 appearances for the Miners. The attacking midfielder and winger is already gaining interest from some of the big clubs in Europe.

“What I’ve heard and what my agent has said is that Chelsea, Juventus and PSG have made offers, but Chelsea and Juventus have gone further in the negotiations. All three are big clubs. Wherever I’ll end up, I’ll be happy,” said Teixeira to Lance!, a Brazilian newspaper.

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