Ditto, I think the delay is caused by us playing hardball on the figure, I don't think we'll pay over £20million.
Henrikh Mkhitaryan - just a smokescreen
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Ditto, I think the delay is caused by us playing hardball on the figure, I don't think we'll pay over £20million.
I'd rather pay £25 million for a player who wants to come here and Belhanda, well I used to rate him but I just don't think he can cut it. Aston Villa being front runners is a bit worrying.
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Liverpool target Henrikh Mkhitaryan can move for just £20m admits Shakhtar's chief exec
Deal or no deal: Will Mkhitaryan buy his way out of Shakhtar contract?
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By David Maddock | 3 Jul 2013 22:32
Henrikh Mkhitaryan is ready to break his contract to force a cut-price £20million move to Liverpool.
The Mirror can reveal the Armenian midfielder is in dispute with his Ukrainian club Shakhtar Dontesk - and has effectively gone on strike - over the terms of that deal, which contains a clause allowing him to terminate it and move for that figure.
Mkhitaryan, who is being hit with a hefty daily fine after refusing to report for pre-season training, is adamant he wants to leave to try his luck in one of the major European leagues.
Shakhtar have slapped a £25.5m valuation on his head, but on Wednesday, chief executive Sergei Palkin reluctantly revealed the player DOES have the option of leaving for less... if he is prepared to break his current deal.
"Mkhitaryan doesn't have a release clause in his contract, but it does spell out the penalties for unilateral termination of the contract, which is equal to $30m (£19.8m)," the British-trained accountant explained.
"If Mkhitaryan wants to terminate the contract, he must pay Shakhtar $30m and go to a club that he likes. If we go in a civilized manner and sell the player, and in doing so he does not break the contract, the value we place on him is 30million euros (£25.5m)."
Palkin also revealed the only official offer so far has come from Borussia Dortmund, who, conveniently, have bid the $30m mentioned in the player's contract.
Mkhitaryan has yet to break his agreement, as he waits for an official approach from Liverpool, but it is understood that Anfield is his firm first choice, and that he is prepared to wait until an agreement can be reached to allow him to move to England for the £20m fee the Reds want to pay.
In the meantime, he is AWOL from Shakhtar's pre-season and, as Palkin explained, accumulating a huge fine.
"Of course Mkhitaryan will be punished! He did not show up at training camp," he added.
"In his contract, the penalties for such behaviour is all spelled out, so it is not a problem for us to fine him.
"Otherwise, there are no changes in the position. We have received an offer only from Dortmund for $30million, but our position is clear - we want to do a gentlemanly deal for 30million euros."
Palkin's revelations come soon after Shakhtar coach Mircea Lucescu said he wouldn't stand in the way of the 24-year-old joining a club of the calibre of Barcelona or Real Madrid but couldn't see the point of leaving a team who are Champions League regulars for one not even in Europe next season.
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers remains keen to do a deal for the goal-scoring midfielder, though it is clear the Reds are reluctant to pay more than the £20m outlined in Mkhitaryan's contract.
They are still quietly negotiating behind the scenes to persuade Shakhtar to avoid the anguish of forcing a player to break his contract, and come to terms that will ultimately be reached anyway.
Deal or no deal: Will Mkhitaryan buy his way out of Shakhtar contract?
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By David Maddock | 3 Jul 2013 22:32
Henrikh Mkhitaryan is ready to break his contract to force a cut-price £20million move to Liverpool.
The Mirror can reveal the Armenian midfielder is in dispute with his Ukrainian club Shakhtar Dontesk - and has effectively gone on strike - over the terms of that deal, which contains a clause allowing him to terminate it and move for that figure.
Mkhitaryan, who is being hit with a hefty daily fine after refusing to report for pre-season training, is adamant he wants to leave to try his luck in one of the major European leagues.
Shakhtar have slapped a £25.5m valuation on his head, but on Wednesday, chief executive Sergei Palkin reluctantly revealed the player DOES have the option of leaving for less... if he is prepared to break his current deal.
"Mkhitaryan doesn't have a release clause in his contract, but it does spell out the penalties for unilateral termination of the contract, which is equal to $30m (£19.8m)," the British-trained accountant explained.
"If Mkhitaryan wants to terminate the contract, he must pay Shakhtar $30m and go to a club that he likes. If we go in a civilized manner and sell the player, and in doing so he does not break the contract, the value we place on him is 30million euros (£25.5m)."
Palkin also revealed the only official offer so far has come from Borussia Dortmund, who, conveniently, have bid the $30m mentioned in the player's contract.
Mkhitaryan has yet to break his agreement, as he waits for an official approach from Liverpool, but it is understood that Anfield is his firm first choice, and that he is prepared to wait until an agreement can be reached to allow him to move to England for the £20m fee the Reds want to pay.
In the meantime, he is AWOL from Shakhtar's pre-season and, as Palkin explained, accumulating a huge fine.
"Of course Mkhitaryan will be punished! He did not show up at training camp," he added.
"In his contract, the penalties for such behaviour is all spelled out, so it is not a problem for us to fine him.
"Otherwise, there are no changes in the position. We have received an offer only from Dortmund for $30million, but our position is clear - we want to do a gentlemanly deal for 30million euros."
Palkin's revelations come soon after Shakhtar coach Mircea Lucescu said he wouldn't stand in the way of the 24-year-old joining a club of the calibre of Barcelona or Real Madrid but couldn't see the point of leaving a team who are Champions League regulars for one not even in Europe next season.
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers remains keen to do a deal for the goal-scoring midfielder, though it is clear the Reds are reluctant to pay more than the £20m outlined in Mkhitaryan's contract.
They are still quietly negotiating behind the scenes to persuade Shakhtar to avoid the anguish of forcing a player to break his contract, and come to terms that will ultimately be reached anyway.
Have to say i'm impressed the way it seems Mickey Ryan is desperate to join us.
Ok, we're still a massive Club and name, but with no Champions League football and on the back of a dismal 3 years or so, it's refreshing that a foreign player with no ties to us is still up for a move to LFC.
Ok, we're still a massive Club and name, but with no Champions League football and on the back of a dismal 3 years or so, it's refreshing that a foreign player with no ties to us is still up for a move to LFC.
I want something about fucking Oncy in the face added...
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this is all getting a bit silly now .
I know what you mean. He started out as a dedicated professional who lived at the training ground and did not even have time for a girlfriend. He has now degenerated into the type who goes on strike and deserts his team when they need him the most. My faith in him and indeed all humanity has been ruined forever. Cunt.
It's ok just think of him Disney style like Cinderella.
Shakhtar and his co owners are the evil step mother and step sisters looking after only themselves. The premier league is the grand ball and we're the sexy Prince that he wants to be happily ever after with.
He's a hard done by humble hero
Exactly, it's a crime to stop him twittering his beautiful song in England
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