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Chelsea have reportedly agreed a deal to sign £30million-rated forward Alex Teixeira from Shakhtar Donetsk .

It is believed that Teixeira has verbally agreed to make the move to Stamford Bridge when the transfer window reopens next month.

Talks are now apparently taking place between Shakhtar, the players' representatives and Chelsea's top brass in order to complete the winter move.

It has been reported by the Daily Express that a five-year contract is being discussed.

Teixeira is reportedly happy to leave Shakhtar following their elimination from the Champions League last month.

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But should he sign, he will not be eligible to feature for Chelsea in their last-16 showdown against Paris Saint-Germain in the new year.

The 25-year-old, who plays as an attacking midfielder, has bagged 26 goals in 26 games for the Ukrainian giants this season.

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It is a stark comparison to Diego Costa, Loic Remy and Radamel Falcao, who have only managed eight goals between them all season for the Blues.

PSG and Juventus are also believed to be keen on securing Teixeira's signature, but Chelsea are in pole position.