Don't see where he fits.
Alex Teixeira
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Do they really need another attacking midfielder? Would be an excellent signing nonetheless.
By all accounts he has a bit of pace and ability to stretch defences. I'm not sure how much of an actual winger he is, but he must be better out wide than Lallana/Firmino etc.
Why aren't we in for him, seems a no brainer
Definitely don't want to see him at Chelsea or Liverpool but he's way too exciting and forward thinking for a possession based 1 mph style of play that we have. Martial is breaking the mold so I doubt we'd want another. Although Martial/Teixeira 
or even an on form Depay Martial Teixeira.
Also he looks a much better player than Anderson at Lazio.
or even an on form Depay Martial Teixeira. Also he looks a much better player than Anderson at Lazio.
He looks a way safer bet then Anderson and has the stats to back it up.
All this even though LVG has said he's looking for players with pace and trickery about a million times.Definitely don't want to see him at Chelsea or Liverpool but he's way too exciting and forward thinking for a possession based 1 mph style of play that we have. Martial is breaking the mold so I doubt we'd want another. Although Martial/Teixeira
Also he looks a much better player than Anderson at Lazio.
Yes I know but talk is talk, when we start signing these players I will change my tune.
Why would we sign him in addition to Neymar and Bale? That doesn't make any sense at all.
if he goes to liverpool and we chuck 32 million at lazio for anderson, it will be as stupid as buying memphis or playing rafael in midfield.
If you dont know, he is currently scoring a goal a game, is quick very good passer and makes assists. He can play any forward position and is a delight to watch. He is like an improved version of willian maybe a level above him. It will be a mistake like we made with suarez( he wanted to play for us or barcelona when he was at ajax). I dont know ehat our scouts are doing? or if we have any scouts who are not blind.
If you dont know, he is currently scoring a goal a game, is quick very good passer and makes assists. He can play any forward position and is a delight to watch. He is like an improved version of willian maybe a level above him. It will be a mistake like we made with suarez( he wanted to play for us or barcelona when he was at ajax). I dont know ehat our scouts are doing? or if we have any scouts who are not blind.
I'll be fuming if Liverpool get him and we aren't even in for him.
To be honest though, I would of thought getting a #9 who fits how they play would of been more of a priority.
To be honest though, I would of thought getting a #9 who fits how they play would of been more of a priority.
Completely agree.
Get him and Pato in so we can play an all-Brazilian front four
Seriously though, I'd love him at Liverpool. Their asking price of €50m seems a bit steep, but it could turn out either way depending on how he performs. What Bayern paid for Douglas Costa seems peanuts now.
Seriously though, I'd love him at Liverpool. Their asking price of €50m seems a bit steep, but it could turn out either way depending on how he performs. What Bayern paid for Douglas Costa seems peanuts now.
It's safe to say we aren't chucking that kind of money for Anderson.
Any idea why any of the better sides in Europe aren't in for him if he's as good as many in this thread suggest? I've not seen him much (if at all) myself, but with the level of competition across Europe for players then how come Liverpool are seemingly getting a free-run at him?
Chelsea were heavily linked for a while. He must be alright, he seems at a similar (better?) level that the likes of Fernandinho, Willian and Douglas Costa were before him at Shakthar. 22 goals in 15 league matches doesn't sound bad at all. Not sure why other clubs aren't linked though, seems really bizarre.
He was linked with Chelsea for months, wonder what happened to that deal
Douglas Costa wasnt linked to many clubs if any, turned out to be a bargain. I would prefer him over Felipe, seems more consistent.
Doesn't necessarily mean anything, there weren't any top clubs interested in Costa either last Summer iirc and look how he's doing at Bayern now.
I doubt he'll join us, we're probably interested but will fail to complete the deal.
EDIT: feck off @izec
Do you not take confidence from the fact that Ayre has gone to their training camp in Florida? It will probably happen unless Chelsea do another Willian and hijack it.
I'd say the better teams in Europe have quality players already. The likes of Liverpool, us and even Chelsea (who he was strongly linked with) need better players right now. I remember when we were heavily linked to Douglas Costa back in the day before he ended up in the Ukraine, everyone was saying the same about him and now since he's at Bayern fans are respecting him more even though he was brilliant every time Shaktar played CL football. I'm not saying this guy is the best thing since sliced bread but right now he would be a great fit for clubs with very few high quality attacking players and that negates the majority of the better sides in Europe.
As for Liverpool getting a free run maybe their rumoured bid will start a domino effect with other interested clubs.
Would that really jeopardise a medical?
EDIT: oh I get it, it's funny cause of Liverpool's hamstring issues.
Didn't know that, encouraging sign but still, I'll believe it when I see it.
The fecking hamstring 
Alex Teixeira: Liverpool make approach for Shakhtar forward
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/35371700
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/35371700
Would be funny to seethe state of the caf if they signed him this window.
They are cursed! Yes!
Wow
Didn't Memphis score close to a goal a game last season?
22 goals in 30 league games, but like Memphis prove, those stats mean next to nothing in the lesser leagues.
WTF? 26 years old. All these glorious reviews, stats and what not yet this fella has never made an appearance for the Brazilian senior team..The worst Brazilian team in my lifetime might I add.
Neither did Douglas Costa 'till the very end of 2014. Proves nothing.
Fernandinho and Willian had almost no caps for Brazil when they moved. The Brazil coaches probably aren't interesting in what players are doing in the Ukrainian league.
I've never heard of him before today.
I'll be gutted if he goes to Liverpool.
lol
I'll be gutted if he goes to Liverpool.
lol
Brazil haven't picked their best players for the last 10 years, and every new coach they've had end ups bringing back their old guard for the tournaments anyway. Brazil has a far greater talent pool than most national teams with many players playing in the backwater leagues around the world. They don't pay attention to them apart from the ones who play in europe's top leagues or the next wonderkid playing in theirs.
Why are we not pursuing this guy? For an attacking midfield, he has very good numbers, regardless of what league he's doing it in. We should be all over this guy, in my opinion.
Have you seen him play? just a general question.