The Portuguese medium dwelled on renewed or ongoing Liverpool interest in Porto midfielder Alan Varela. During his times with Boca Juniors, Varela has been acknowledged in his combat play through a holding-midfielder manner. Last season, the likes of Liverpool and other dominant clubs started looking at the 22-year-old even before he had any regular appearances for his native Argentinean club.
It was no secret that, courtesy of his potential, he had already gained Liverpool, amongst others, a lot of recognition. He was on the rise in Argentina while he was playing there. This never-ending or continuing interest shows how Varela is gradually getting more popular and people having the feeling that he can be the next thing. Liverpool’s quest to recruit Varela implies that they do consider him to be a player with potential. Likely the shows by Varela are a reason which explains why the Reds continues to be interested.
What is the reason behind the buzz around this transfer at Liverpool?
Having the abilities and characteristics that meet the project for a central midfielder, he has the needed skills that this football club seeks for. With Varela gaining more and more fans, Liverpool have their ears to the ground and closely watch how the striker does to make sure he is developing in the right track. It was reported that a Portuguese news media house stated that Varela remains the primary goal person for Liverpool.
This constant search demonstrates the strong ambitions of Liverpool in acquiring the emerged talents. However, if the Reds land the signing of Uruguayan central defender, this could also be the biggest coup for the club in 2014 summer transfer window. Varela’s case of joining the Boca Juniors club, the Portuguese side of Porto, and the Liverpool’s takeover during this process, is the live proof of football’s global appeal and talent’s search combines with the borderless frontiers.
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What is likely to happen at the end of the season considering the potential move?
Varela’s solid and ever-improving performances in the midfield will give better clubs the opportunity to search for a stable defensive midfielder. According to the O Jogo as the coaches of Liverpool track Varela – again, against the Arsenal in this case – along with the scouts of Manchester United keep an eye on Varela right there as well.
However if both bids to sign Varela in the ensuing summer transfer window primarily focus on defensive midfielders position as a next prospect, the clubs have the same goal in mind. They are rumoured to go for an upgrade onto the ageing Casemiro and they have Amrabat on loan with a probable permanent move unlikely.
Unlike Brighton, Liverpool might look for a replacement rather than an extension of the 31-year-old Endo’s contract due to his great performance in this season. The news just in saw Jurgen Klopp leaving the club appreciating Endo’s stellar performance and urging the club to reward him with a lucrative contract deal.
Varela’s ETV (Estimated Transfer Value) now stands at €18 m, which expires in 2028 – giving Porto no reason to pricelessly dispose of it. Suitors who are transferees will have to pay a large sum to get a 22-year-old option as media have had the rumour that the amount should be more than €70 million.
