Shakhtar Donestk manager Mircea Lucescu has warned Chelsea that Alex Teixeira’s price tag will skyrocket if they fail to sign him in January. The attacking midfielder has been in exceptional form for his side, scoring 26 goals in as many games this season.
The 25-year-old has been the Premier League champions’ first choice target in the mid-season transfer window, according to the Evening Standard. The Ukranian club’s boss has advised the Blues to seal the deal next month and failing to do so will see them spend around €50m (£36.1m) after the end of the season.