He's yours for £30m: Chelsea told they can sign Europe's leading goalscorer

Chelsea could sign Alex Teixeira if they agree to pay £30million

CHELSEA have been told they can sign Shakhtar Donetsk striker Alex Teixeira if they match the £30million asking price, according to reports.

 

The Brazilian is Europe's leading goalscorer, with 19 strikes in 13 Ukranian Premier league appearances this season.

Texeira is understood to be Blues manager Jose Mourinho's top transfer target in the January window.

And The Evening Standard claim he can get the 25-year-old if he is willing to cough up a bumper fee.

 

Mourinho is looking to overhaul his struggling squad in January, with last year's top scorer Diego Costa struggling for form.

The decision to bring Radamel Falcao to the club on loan in the summer has also backfired as he has endured another difficult campaign.

Meanwhile, Loic Remy is yet stake a claim for a regular starting spot.

 

The Shakhtar striker is Europe's deadliest marksman this season

If Teixieria is signed in January he'll be cup-tied for the Champions League.

However that won't put either party off as he previously confirmed Chelsea's interest and says he wants the move to happen.

“I have an offer, it was a pleasure to know that Chelsea want to sign me. It would be great if the transfer happens in January," he said last month.