Goal.com · Jan 21, 2016
Liverpool begin talks for Chelsea target Alex Teixeira
Jurgen Klopp's side have struggled for goals this season but have already begun talks for the Brazil international who is also interesting the Blues
Liverpool have begun negotiations over a move for Shakhtar Donetsk forward Alex Teixeira, Goal can confirm.
The Brazil international has also attracted interest from Chelsea but the Reds are hopeful of stealing a march on their Premier League rivals and have already dispatched a delegation, headed by chief executive Ian Ayre, to Florida to commence talks.
The Ukrainian club value the 26-year-old at £29 million ($41m), a fee which Chelsea are understood to be reluctant to pay, although they do remain interested in the player.