Liverpool are trying to sign £60m player..
But although Liverpool are reportedly delighted with their 2023 additions, more perhaps needs to be done in midfield. Thiago Alcantara is on his way out, while at 31 Wataru Endo was never supposed to be a long-term addition. Injuries this year have shown that the Reds are still only a few injuries away from being right down to the bare bones. There is room for another signing.
With that in mind, French outlet Foot Mercato report that Liverpool are keen on signing Porto midfielder Alan Varela. The 22-year-old has reportedly become the ‘darling of the fans’ at the Dragao since arriving in the summer. His Man of the Match display in the Champions League against Arsenal two weeks ago serving as a recent high point.
These kinds of performances have reportedly alerted Liverpool, as well as PSG and Borussia Dortmund. Porto, as ever, are said to be ‘rubbing their hands’ at the idea of a quick profit on a player who cost them barely £9m at the start of the season. In order to let him go now, they are claimed to be asking for Varela’s full £60m release clause.
Reportedly dubbed as ‘the next Javier Mascherano,’ Liverpool are said to be keeping an eye on his progress in Portugal.
