Teixeira open to Juventus move

Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder Alex Teixeira has revealed he is open to a move to Juventus in the off-season, describing them as 'one of the biggest clubs in Europe.'

Teixera has been Shakhtar's standout player this season, netting 16 goals in 11 games as the club sit level on points with Dynamo Kyiv atop the Ukrainian Premier League table.

The Brazilian's form has seen him linked with a move to Turin in recetn weeks and the 25-year-old admits he is flattered by the Bianconeri's interest, claiming he would be keen to link up with the club sometime in his career.

"We're talking about one of the biggest clubs in Europe," he told Gazzetta dello Sport.

"I know about their interest and I’m pleased about it. If they make an offer in the future that satisfies both me and the club, I'll be more than happy to go there."