This article contains affiliate links. We will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. To learn more about this, please visit the provided link. Porto star Alan Varela may be on his way to Liverpool in a major transfer this summer.
Liverpool seems to be the closest Premier League team to securing the services of Alan Varela from Porto. Varela, who has been likened to the ‘next Javier Mascherano’, has caught the attention of Liverpool, with his potential to contribute to the team’s future success. Despite moving to Portugal only last August, Varela made a strong impression in his debut European season, notably against Arsenal in the Champions League. Mundo Boca has reported Liverpool’s interest in bringing Varela to Anfield.
The former Boca Juniors star has a £60 million release clause, and Porto holds a 20 per cent sell-on fee, which could influence the transfer fee. The midfielder has received praise from ex-Wolves star Ruben Neves, who lauded Varela’s all-rounded abilities and labeled him as one of the team’s key players. Varela has been compared to former Liverpool star Javier Mascherano. His aggressive playing style, defensive positioning, and recent improvement in his offensive contributions have garnered positive reviews.
He has also shown versatility and has been a crucial element in Porto’s lineup. This season, Endo and Mac Allister have largely filled the role of Liverpool’s holding midfielder, currently held by Fabinho. However, Varela has excelled in a more advanced position, which might appeal to the club’s long-term plans. There are speculations about Sporting boss Ruben Amorim being a potential replacement for Jurgen Klopp, who has firsthand experience watching Varela and could use this knowledge to potentially poach a player from Liverpool’s roster.
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