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Source BBC - Teixeira on the move
But, Klopp did talk about Joao Teixiera in his press conference today, and did hint at him leaving.
I like Joao. As a person, as a footballer – But of course, players like him need matches, and if you can’t get it then you have to leave,” Klopp told his post-match press conference.
“This shouldn’t be my decision. You shouldn’t be a substitute for 3-4 years at this age. I would like to work longer with him, and in four months I’ve seen his jumps in development. He showed tonight he deserved a goal, he worked hard. It was man football he played. Defensively strong, good moments in the offence…
“We are always in talks, but we have to see what he wants, what we want – And in the end it has to fit. It’s not possible that all players stay here, so sometimes you have to leave. I’m not sure this is the situation for Joao. But you are right – he’s a long time now in this position [not in the side]. He did really well in the Championship but came back and wasn’t in the best position. Since I came back he’s a little bit closer, but we’ll have to see.”
£2m??! Shit me, with 6 months left you would hope £500k was enough to get him.
I think Tex is worth £2m based on potential alone. Still young and was rated as a top prospect in Europe. May not have lived up to that but will still play football above Championship level if he doesn't have a bad injury record. Scored about 8 goals from midfield for us didn't he?
Edit:6 goals last season
Where would we play him? He's not a 4-4-2 player
He'd need 2 million of signing bonus and 'higher wages' to come here so maybe the OP means sign himfor 500k, plus 500k signing bonus and 1m on top of a standard first team 12-15k per week totalling 20k plus bonuses per week for 3 years.
Otherwise he's clearly mental and why would the lad come here not lower Prem, top Portugese side, etc.
Rubbish. He could play at the top of a diamond midfield or as a number 10 behind a target man. He can also play on the wing, check out his pin point cross onto Benteke's head in Liverpool's highlights vs Exeter. in the cup.
http://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/joao-carlos-teixeira/profil/spieler/132214
Think about Arsenal's invincibles. They were a 4-4-2 with Pires and Ljungberg on either flank although they were very much false wingers ending up in the centre scoring goals and creating assists whilst Cole & Lauren provided the width. Infact i'm sure Pires started off as an attacking midfielder. Tex could be our Pires! Above all, it would give CH attacking and goalscoring options.
Agreed. Stick a bid in and stir it up. I thought he was better than Lingard overall.The lad has spent 4 years effectively kicking his heels in Liverpools reserves, and just wants to be playing. If they can't offer him more of a first team role then he should go to a club who can. Where better the here? he knows club, liked the city and got on well with the players. He would definately start a lot more games with us than at a Lower Premier club, which would appeal.
We should test Liverpools desire to keep hold of him by lodging a cheeky £250k bid, it may get knocked back, but it would demonstrate a desire to get him back and we may still get him for free in the summer.