I wouldn't be too bothered if he got away. Haven't seen him play but they can't be all good can they?haha.

No but I'm just kind of sick of our team turning into a ream riddled with (Brazilian) gnomes.

Edited January 21, 201610 yr by CFCholland

#LFC target Alex Teixeira has reportedly pulled a hamstring hours after bid was made.

So funny if true.

i know it's liverpool but self-harm will never help, alex

Tbh I think we are better not buying players for big money until we have a clear plan going forward.

That has to start with identifying who the manager is going to be, and the style of football we want to develop.

The doesn't seem to be a clear vision at the moment of where we want to go.

Im pretty sure the daily mail guy from chelseafanchannel said roman wasn't willing to spend much this window, and instead is waiting to see how things go and maybe splurge in summer.

The only reason Liverpool are making a move is because they're willing to pay a premium (i.e. allegedly they offered Sanchez more money and he still turned them down in favour of Arsenal). I suspect (I hope) the same may happen with Teixeira so long as we (or any other interested party, Spurs etc) make it known we'll be in for him this summer.

Edited January 21, 201610 yr by the special one

With our brazilian division should be pretty easy to lure Teixeira if we want him.

The only reason Liverpool are making a move is because they're willing to pay a premium (i.e. allegedly they offered Sanchez more money and he still turned them down in favour of Arsenal). I suspect (I hope) the same may happen with Teixeira so long as we (or any other interested party, Spurs etc) make it known we'll be in for him this summer.

Well said mate. Liverpool's bid has been flatly rejected as the club doesn't want to negotiate a sale this winter unless for a reported 39m pounds.

I don't think we should pay shakhtars ridiculous prices.

Speaking to Brazilian newspaper Globo, Teixeira said: “I would like to move in this transfer window and have told them [shakhtar] that. They have received a very good offer and they are working on a solution.

The 26-year-old from Duque de Caxias, a suburb of Rio de Janeiro, added: “It is my desire to move to a big league and I know that the English league is very strong.

"I am ready and I know that I will grow up a lot there. I am aware that two big clubs such as Liverpool and Chelsea are interested but I haven’t given my word to either of them.

Think he will end up at Liverpool then.

Unless he is Messi or Ronaldo, Then he shouldnt be talking to the press every 5 seconds. Skip.

Think he will end up at Liverpool then.

Can't see him signing for Liverpool, didn't he say he wanted a move to a big club

Think he will end up at Liverpool then.

Yup: http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11669/10142778/alex-teixeira-informs-shakhtar-he-wants-to-join-liverpool

No quote I think they are still just running off what he said during the stories that he wants to leave to Chelsea so he can get a look in for the Brazil squad.

The mate just wants to earn better quids. Knew all that flirting earlier on was just to better himself financially. Can hardly blame him though, would do same in his shoes. Think he might join Liverpool as we don't seem to be interested in doing serious business this window.

Not too fussed if we don't get him, attacking midfield isn't a priority for the team in my opinion.

Think we can comfortably get through the season with the existing squad and then I would let the new manager have complete freedom on a squad overhaul.

Another example of us going for the cheap option lately if we sign Pato instead of him.

Another example of us going for the cheap option lately if we sign Pato instead of him.

Just my opinion but I would rather we didn't drop £30m+ on a player whilst we have an interim manager in charge of the team.

You're effectively forcing that player on to the next manager who might have ideas for a formation/system where that player isn't suited.

Look at Mata at United, bought for £37m under Moyes and now LVG doesn't know where to play him because he wants pace on the wings and has prefered players behind the striker.

Just my opinion but I would rather we didn't drop £30m+ on a player whilst we have an interim manager in charge of the team.

You're effectively forcing that player on to the next manager who might have ideas for a formation/system where that player isn't suited.

Look at Mata at United, bought for £37m under Moyes and now LVG doesn't know where to play him because he wants pace on the wings and has prefered players behind the striker.

Is that what the summer was about. I dont think we should sign either. I also dont think Teixera will go for 35m either but that is a good point.

not fussed if we get him or not but how can liverpool spend the money they do without cl money and ffp ,

there are fans of shakhtar who think he's a very good player and would do well in the prem. what happened to markovic anyway? he's gone off the radar after liverpool bought him. i remember the hype around him too. 

there are fans of shakhtar who think he's a very good player and would do well in the prem. what happened to markovic anyway? he's gone off the radar after liverpool bought him. i remember the hype around him too. 

 

Went to Fenerbahce, has been doing fairly well for them. 

Quality player in my opinion but if he'd rather go to Liverpool then so be it. Not like we're short on attacking talent.

Ramires for Teixeira...

“Exclusive: Chelsea FC launch £35m Alex Teixeira bid”

http://www.winnersports.co.uk/exclusive-chelsea-fc-launch-35m-alex-teixeira-bid-43202