Shakhtar Donetsk play-maker is flattered by Premier League giants
Chelsea have made an approach for Shakhtar Donetsk play-maker, Alex Teixeira, according to the player himself.
The 25-year-old has been in red-hot form for the Ukraine outfit so far this season, scoring 16 goals in 11 matches, making him one of the top scorers in European football.
The attacking-midfielder has been with Shakhtar since 2009, making 142 league appearances, scoring 61 goals along the way.
Speaking in a recent interview in Ukraine, Teixeira has revealed that Chelsea have approached him regarding a possible move to the Premier League in January.
Chelsea Offer
‘I have an offer,’ he told reporters in Ukraine.
‘It was a pleasure to know that Chelsea wants to sign me.
‘It would be great if the transfer already happens in January.’
Written by Alex Batt – @AlexBatt