Liverpool are interested in signing Porto midfielder Alan Varela this summer but face competition from manchester unitedaccording O Jogo.
Liverpool representatives were present when Porto recently faced Vitoria Guimaraes. The Reds have widely monitored the 22-year-old midfielder this season and are expected to make a move for the Argentine in the summer, according to the report.
Liverpool need a quality defensive midfielder and Varela could be the ideal acquisition for them. He would help break up opposing attacks and protect the back four, and could be seen as a long-term replacement for Endo Wataru.
However, Liverpool face stiff competition for Varela's signature, with O Jogo claiming that Manchester United have also shown strong interest in the South American team. Chelsea They have sent scouts to watch him.
Manchester United need to improve Sofyan Amrabat and Scott McTominay, while they will also need to bring in a long-term replacement for casemiro. It seems that Varela is becoming a serious target for the Red Devils.
Alan Varela will cost £60m
Any potential deal for Varela won't be cheap as the report says he has a £60m release clause in his contract and Porto are unlikely to do business for less.
Varela certainly has the potential to justify the outlay and could become a key player for Liverpool in the coming seasons if they can beat United to his signature.
The Reds were willing to offer much more for players like Moisés Caicedo at the start of the season, so they should have the financial clout to pay the Argentine international's release clause.
Varela could form a quality partnership with compatriot Alexis Mac Allister at Anfield. Thiago Alcantara will be a free agent in the summer and the Reds need to replace him. Signing a quality midfielder should be one of his priorities and the Argentine would be a magnificent long-term investment.
