January Transfer Window 2016

[Russ Atmosphere]

Importantly we have identified that we need a goalscorer in this transfer window and allocated a decent amount of funds. With two whole working days left in the window, rest assured we will close out a deal.

[Arl arse]

Importantly we have identified that we need a goalscorer in this transfer window and allocated a decent amount of funds. With two whole working days left in the window, rest assured we will close out a deal.

For Shane Long.

[Russ Atmosphere]

For Shane Long.

 

100k a week

[Guest Pistonbroke]

100k a week

 

and a 28 million fee. 

[Dr Nowt]

Importantly we have identified that we need a goalscorer in this transfer window and allocated a decent amount of funds. With two whole working days left in the window, rest assured we will close out a deal.

 

[Dr. J]

Forgetting for moment that there is absolutely zero relation between cost and value, in fact you can't even talk about value until the player has proven himself for you, no matter what he did before, then Texeira makes sense. He's a buy for the future, not just now.

 

Long is dear at 2million. Where can he actually bring us now, because he certainly isn't a buy for the future?

[Barrington Womble]

That was in his early career at Shakhtar, he hardly played apart from sub appearances, it's only the last season and a half where he has been an integral part of that team and in an attacking midfielder role.

 

2014-2015 season, 22 games 17 goals.

 

2015-2016 season so far, 15 games 22 goals.

 

Holding Midfielder my arse. (not pointed at you btw) 

he supposedly slotted in for half a dozen games after they sold someone to man city (fernandinho?). 

[Sugar Ape]

That was in his early career at Shakhtar, he hardly played apart from sub appearances, it's only the last season and a half where he has been an integral part of that team and in an attacking midfielder role.

 

2014-2015 season, 22 games 17 goals.

 

2015-2016 season so far, 15 games 22 goals.

 

Holding Midfielder my arse. (not pointed at you btw) 

 

He has spent a season/half a season as a holding midfielder in 13/14 and started all games apart from two. That said there is obviously a difference between playing as a holding midfielder for a limited period of time and being one by trade. We are clearly looking to sign him now for what he is doing as an attacking player, as you rightly say, and I'd imagine the main thing Klopp would want him to do is get into the opposition box and finish off the chances we create. I posted a decent article on him a few days back:

 

http://www.sambafoot.com/en/news/76107_alex_teixeira__the_kid_with_golden_feet_and_sharp_intelligence.html

 

Alex Teixeira, the kid with golden feet and sharp intelligence

 

Alex Teixeira Santos is not the most famous of Brazilian footballers, far from it. But there is one reason why you should anticipate his rise to global stardom, because he plays for Shakhtar Donetsk.

 

The reputation of the Ukrainian club at finding Brazilians and developing them into world class players is second to none. Alex Teixeira is following in the footsteps of Willian, Fernandinho and Diego Costa.

 

Football to escape the Favelas

 

Teixeira’s story follows that of a cliché. Born on January 6, 1990, he spent his childhood having to travel many kilometres to school by foot. He grew up on the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro and saw many families torn apart by trafficking and all different types of crime. Growing up in the favelas meant he was quickly confronted with two options; choose crime or choose hard work. As you may have already guessed Teixeira preferred to train hard instead of joining the street gangs. He realised he had talent when a football was at his feet.

 

It did not take long to find a way out. Teixeira was just nine years old when Vasco da Gama, famous for developing young talent, signed him up to their academy. Within months there was talk that the scouts had found a gem. The youngster proved to be extremely gifted, and was moved around to virtually every position on the football pitch, as a striker or attacking midfielder, even sometimes as a defender. By the time he was fourteen Teixeira had played for nearly every youth side including a few appearances for the under 18 team.

 

On his 16th birthday there were already scouts from Europe who had heard stories of a youth with the footballing brain of a veteran (Manchester United, Manchester City and Chelsea were interested). Unlike many other youngsters Alex Teixeira quietly continued his training and was content to stay at the club who gave him his chance. Two years later and he gained his chance in the first team.

 

It was in 2008 when he finally got his big breakthrough. With memories of the favelas still fresh in his mind Teixeira made his first team debut for Vasco de Gama in the Dubai cup. Although this was only a friendly tournament club officials saw his potential and quickly signed the composed midfielder to a five year contract. This was to be an intelligent move with Teixeira leading Vasco to the Série B title by seven points less than two years later.

 

Shakhtar Donetsk saw their opportunity to pounce before anyone else and after only 51 appearances (11 goals) for Vasco, Teixeira found himself in Ukraine after a €6 million deal was agreed.

 

Fast forward to today and Teixeira has developed into arguably the best player in Eastern Europe. The most impressive thing about his development is that his play has progressed not just because of his improved physique but because of his intelligence. The 25 year old has played in a number of different positions in midfield and has quietly gone about his job efficiently and effectively.

 

Teixeira’s goal scoring record improved year on year until Fernandinho was sold to Manchester City in 2013. This then led to Shakhtar manager Mircea Lucescu moving Teixeira back into a more defensive position to protect the back four. Instead of complaining the Brazilian got his head down and helped Shakhtar win their fifth title in a row. No wonder Lucescu is full of praise for his key man.

“He is the technical leader of my team and should also be the technical leader for Brazil.”

 

But it is in the last year that Teixeira has really shown what he can do. When Lucescu reinstated him alongside his attack the ever smiling Teixeira plundered 17 goals in only 22 games. So far this season he already has seven in just six league games. Comfortable as an attacking midfielder or as a striker, Teixeira can be distinguished by his speed, technique, and his composure in front of goal. He has exceptional control and his thirst to improve is the reason why he is now coming to the attention of Europe’s top clubs. Oh how they must wish they had signed him back when he was 16!

 

What about the Brazilian team?

 

Alex Teixeira has expressed his happiness at Shakhtar Donetsk but there is one reason why he may want to move to a larger team. He has still not been selected by Brazil which would seem confusing with all the silverware to his name. As well as the Série B title he won with Vasco, Teixeira has five Ukrainian championships, three Ukrainian cups and four Ukrainian Super Cups. His habit of winning could be something that Dunga could do with and it is not as if Teixeira has not had experience in the Champions League.

 

Teixeira does have experience with the younger age groups of Brazil. At the age of 15, he won the Under-17 Copa America then in 2009 he participated in the Under-20 World Cup. A hat trick against Costa Rica in the opening game helped lead the Seleção to the final where they were pipped on penalties. This was to be Teixeira’s last game for his country but many feel he should now be given another chance, and this time for the seniors instead. 

[Josef Svejk]

 

Ian Ayre never comes home empty handed.

[Guest Pistonbroke]

 

He has spent a season/half a season as a holding midfielder in 13/14 and started all games apart from two. That said there is obviously a difference between playing as a holding midfielder for a limited period of time and being one by trade. We are clearly looking to sign him now for what he is doing as an attacking player, as you rightly say, and I'd imagine the main thing Klopp would want him to do is get into the opposition box and finish off the chances we create. I posted a decent article on him a few days back:

 

http://www.sambafoot.com/en/news/76107_alex_teixeira__the_kid_with_golden_feet_and_sharp_intelligence.html

 

Alex Teixeira, the kid with golden feet and sharp intelligence

 

Alex Teixeira Santos is not the most famous of Brazilian footballers, far from it. But there is one reason why you should anticipate his rise to global stardom, because he plays for Shakhtar Donetsk.

 

The reputation of the Ukrainian club at finding Brazilians and developing them into world class players is second to none. Alex Teixeira is following in the footsteps of Willian, Fernandinho and Diego Costa.

 

Football to escape the Favelas

 

Teixeira’s story follows that of a cliché. Born on January 6, 1990, he spent his childhood having to travel many kilometres to school by foot. He grew up on the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro and saw many families torn apart by trafficking and all different types of crime. Growing up in the favelas meant he was quickly confronted with two options; choose crime or choose hard work. As you may have already guessed Teixeira preferred to train hard instead of joining the street gangs. He realised he had talent when a football was at his feet.

 

It did not take long to find a way out. Teixeira was just nine years old when Vasco da Gama, famous for developing young talent, signed him up to their academy. Within months there was talk that the scouts had found a gem. The youngster proved to be extremely gifted, and was moved around to virtually every position on the football pitch, as a striker or attacking midfielder, even sometimes as a defender. By the time he was fourteen Teixeira had played for nearly every youth side including a few appearances for the under 18 team.

 

On his 16th birthday there were already scouts from Europe who had heard stories of a youth with the footballing brain of a veteran (Manchester United, Manchester City and Chelsea were interested). Unlike many other youngsters Alex Teixeira quietly continued his training and was content to stay at the club who gave him his chance. Two years later and he gained his chance in the first team.

 

It was in 2008 when he finally got his big breakthrough. With memories of the favelas still fresh in his mind Teixeira made his first team debut for Vasco de Gama in the Dubai cup. Although this was only a friendly tournament club officials saw his potential and quickly signed the composed midfielder to a five year contract. This was to be an intelligent move with Teixeira leading Vasco to the Série B title by seven points less than two years later.

 

Shakhtar Donetsk saw their opportunity to pounce before anyone else and after only 51 appearances (11 goals) for Vasco, Teixeira found himself in Ukraine after a €6 million deal was agreed.

 

Fast forward to today and Teixeira has developed into arguably the best player in Eastern Europe. The most impressive thing about his development is that his play has progressed not just because of his improved physique but because of his intelligence. The 25 year old has played in a number of different positions in midfield and has quietly gone about his job efficiently and effectively.

 

Teixeira’s goal scoring record improved year on year until Fernandinho was sold to Manchester City in 2013. This then led to Shakhtar manager Mircea Lucescu moving Teixeira back into a more defensive position to protect the back four. Instead of complaining the Brazilian got his head down and helped Shakhtar win their fifth title in a row. No wonder Lucescu is full of praise for his key man.

“He is the technical leader of my team and should also be the technical leader for Brazil.”

 

But it is in the last year that Teixeira has really shown what he can do. When Lucescu reinstated him alongside his attack the ever smiling Teixeira plundered 17 goals in only 22 games. So far this season he already has seven in just six league games. Comfortable as an attacking midfielder or as a striker, Teixeira can be distinguished by his speed, technique, and his composure in front of goal. He has exceptional control and his thirst to improve is the reason why he is now coming to the attention of Europe’s top clubs. Oh how they must wish they had signed him back when he was 16!

 

What about the Brazilian team?

 

Alex Teixeira has expressed his happiness at Shakhtar Donetsk but there is one reason why he may want to move to a larger team. He has still not been selected by Brazil which would seem confusing with all the silverware to his name. As well as the Série B title he won with Vasco, Teixeira has five Ukrainian championships, three Ukrainian cups and four Ukrainian Super Cups. His habit of winning could be something that Dunga could do with and it is not as if Teixeira has not had experience in the Champions League.

 

Teixeira does have experience with the younger age groups of Brazil. At the age of 15, he won the Under-17 Copa America then in 2009 he participated in the Under-20 World Cup. A hat trick against Costa Rica in the opening game helped lead the Seleção to the final where they were pipped on penalties. This was to be Teixeira’s last game for his country but many feel he should now be given another chance, and this time for the seniors instead. 

 

 

Cheers, good read. 

 

Apparently he isn't training with the rest of the team after being removed from the training camp, it does however seem that we won't be meeting  Shakhtar's price. 

[Lario]

So have we signed any cunt yet?

[Russ Atmosphere]

So have we signed any cunt yet?

 

That's our usual transfer approach.

[ZonkoVille77]

Whoever starts the summer transfer window 2016 thread is a cunt.

[Lee909]

Liverpool target Udinese midfielder

 

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is considering a move for Udinese midfielder Piotr Zielinski.

 

The 21-year-old Polish international is on loan at Empoli this season and has caught the eye of several European giants.

 

Klopp is keen to wrap an £11million move for the central midfielder and had been initially looking at securing his services this January.

 

But Zielinski is thought to favour a move in the summer as he is settled and does not want to jeopardise his place in the Poland squad for the forthcoming European Championships.

 

The Reds are prepared to wait to get their man and are hoping this summer’s feast of football in France doesn’t inflate the player’s transfer fee.

 

Juventus and Napoli are also rumoured to be keeping tabs on Zielenski, who already has 11 Poland caps to his name, with Roma reportedly having seen interest snubbed in the 21-year-old.

[Boss]

Be honest, you've never actually seen him play, have you?

 

From everything I've read, he's quick but not lightning like a Douglas Costa and he's absolutely a central player who has very rarely, if ever, played out wide. He's spent more time playing as a holding midfielder than a winger or wide forward.

 

I've seen him play against Madrid this season, i've also seen him on the ITV highlights show a few times, not that it matters like.

 

Show me specifically where i said "he's as fast as Douglas Costa" because you've just invented that in your brain. He was a winger for Vasco, Shakhtar might of converted him centrally but he came through as a winger. 

[setreal]

Knowing LFC he will be "as fast as Douglas Barr" most likely

[Rick Sanchez C-137]

If he's scored 22 in 15 from CM we should buy him for whatever they want and all suck him off on his arrival in Melwood.

[stringvest]

Knowing LFC he will be "as fast as Raymond Burr" most likely

 

there's a blast from the past.

[JermainePennant]

This summer we should have massive money available and that's when the big players are available, you've all said the Klopp affect will attract those big names so there should be no problem waiting until the summer.

 

I would have liked Teixera signed but if the club thinks they are asking for too much I can live with that.

[setreal]

Copper in a wheelchair wasn't it? Seen a few reruns as a kid.

[Guest Pistonbroke]

Copper in a wheelchair wasn't it? Seen a few reruns as a kid.

 

Ironside. 

[Lee909]

Why should we have massive money to spend. We have a fair few players on good money we will subsidies when the go on loan or pay them off. Anyone thinking we will get any sort of decent offers on anyone is deluding themselves. We will be stuck with Balotelli or pay a huge chunk of his wages while he fucks off back to Italy.

[setreal]

Ironside. 

 

Yes that one. aka Der Chef

[Sputnik1]

Knowing LFC he will be "as fast as Douglas Barr" most likely

 

Douglas Bader knowing us, good in the air and not likely to suffer hamstring problems. 

[Guest Pistonbroke]

Yes that one. aka Der Chef

 

I used to watch it as a kid in the 70's, alongside Kojak and Starsky and Hutch.