24 Jan 2016 20:05:36
Sly sources understand Alex Teixeira tells Shakhtar Donetsk he wants to leave the club and his preferred destination is Liverpool.
Guess its still nothing concrete as its down to the clubs to agree a fee. Interesting none the less.
24 Jan 2016 20:11:41
I was just about to post that, like you said maybe doesn't mean anything but it's still exciting.
24 Jan 2016 20:13:11
Surely Shakhtar have to put his wishes as the primary concern! Very stubborn owner by the sound of things.
24 Jan 2016 20:21:27
If a player says he wants to move, but the owner doesn't want to sell. Does the manager have the final say or the owner? I'm sure I heard a quote from the manager saying he's okay with him leaving if a good offer comes in.
{Ed002's Note - It is nothing to do with the manager. Shakhtar has known for some time that he wants to leave during 2016. There is nothing new in that.}
24 Jan 2016 20:29:43
Daredman, why do they? was you saying the same when liverpool players were asking to leave? suarez torres masch owen etc.
24 Jan 2016 21:03:28
I don't see it changing anything, if we're not prepared to pay 38mil and I'm not sure we should he won't be moving in January.
24 Jan 2016 21:04:25
When a player makes statements like this it seems always to be a prelude to a transfer in this window or the next.
I expect it to be the next window and to a different club.
When a player is not committed it's best to sell and get the best price you can.
{Ed002's Note - This is not new information. The manager's statement is from a press conference held more than two weeks ago and before Liverpool became interested.}
24 Jan 2016 21:25:25
It's slightly different Benny there mate. Teixeira is playing for a club which is in a very dangerous part of Europe and they are also in a poor league. Teixeira isn't being picked for Brazil squad because of who he plays for and seeing as there's Copa America this summer, he needs to move in order to play there. The longer he waits to move, the further he delays his development as he isn't going to improve playing against players of a lower standard to in England. If he moved here, he stands a chance of getting into the Brazil squad and furthering his ability as a player.
You mention Torres, Suarez and Masch who were in their respective national teams and they were excelling in a league which is of a standard.
Do you see my point there?
24 Jan 2016 21:34:47
He is a vital goalscorer for shaktar- in their position would we want to let such a vital player leave in january? And they'll get just much money or even more in the summer window.
Of course they don't want to sell him now, and it would take a major offer to make it worth their while.
To be honest he will not get enough goals to get us past spurs and utd into fourth place anyway- the gap is too big to close unless a complete disaster befalls spurs.
Maybe the sensible thing is to try for a deal that costs a bit less but guarantees him coming to lfc in the summer?
Either way, I think we will be making a much stronger challenge for a CL place next season, and that's a real positive to look forward to.
24 Jan 2016 21:47:45
What does it matter to his club if he's not playing for brazil? it means he has less chance of getting injured and doesn't have to fly around the globe 2/ 3 times a season.
Besides, how does liverpool guarantee him national appearances?
Coutinho - 12 in 3 years
Lucas - 24 in 7 years
Firmino - 11 in 2 years
If he is that good, and wants to play more national football, i'm sure a lot more clubs with a higher reputation would help him far greater. So yeah, he has a contract with his club and i don't think they're being stubborn, they've set a vaule, its up to a club to pay it, just like the values we set on said players sold.
24 Jan 2016 21:53:19
Eds, not sure which ed said it, but I think one of ye alluded to the fact Alex texeira is a second choice signing, out of curiosity who was the first choice signing?
Thanks in advance.
{Ed002's Note - I am not so sure that has been said but Liverpool has an interest in another AM player as well. Praet.}
24 Jan 2016 22:12:02
Bit refreshing to see player power doesn't exist all over the world.
Seems like in Ukraine what the owner wants the owner gets regardless of the players wishes.
Doesn't exactly help us I know but it's still nice to see in a strange kind of way. Lol.
24 Jan 2016 22:47:44
Benny, playing for your national team is an honour! I would give as much as it took to earn an international cap for Wales! Besides who said anything about guaranteeing him an Brazil? A move would just increase his chances from "not happening" to "good chance" (depending on how he performs of course) . Anyway I hope we get the boy as he's quality.
24 Jan 2016 22:47:51
I know I might get slated for this or my post won't even make it, but I've seen a rumour that a medical is set to take place on Wednesday.
24 Jan 2016 23:12:36
What kind of fee would Anderlecht command for Praet?
{Ed002's Note - I suspect €25M (ish) would be sufficient.}
24 Jan 2016 23:56:33
If that is the fee asked for Praet then i wouldn't even call anderlecht. That is far to high.
24 Jan 2016 23:37:16
Ed2. I appreciate this is a torrid time for you but would appreciate your thoughts.
Obviously Texeira is an attacking mid that seems to get himself in goalscoring positions and has a pretty impressive scoring record to back that up.
What is it that is so attractive about praet's play that seems to be getting so much attention from the big clubs? Is the physicality aspect of the premier league a worry with him?
All the best.
{Ed002's Note - I really have no idea. Klopp is the fan.}
24 Jan 2016 23:41:04
Obviously you never know for sure what's going to happen until the player arrives, but I think it's a tad too early for Praet. What do you think Ed?
{Ed002's Note - As I have explained there is interest from others.}
25 Jan 2016 00:15:03
Exactl, Benny. Never seen the kid play but based on Ed02's comments about him in the past, he is quite inconsistent hence, not worth the money.