Before the new football season, Ukrainian clubs faced problems.
FC Shakhtar and one legionary from Kharkiv's FC Metalist want to leave their current teams due to the threatening situation in the country.
The previously financially struggling team from Donetsk will likely lose players such as Alex Teixeira, Fred, Dentinho, Douglas Costa, Facundo Ferreyra, and another unnamed player.
FC Metalist's attacking midfielder Sebastian Blanco wants to leave the club.
It is reported that AS Monaco is immediately interested in Douglas Costa, as a replacement for the departing James Rodriguez.
