Liverpool could sign FC Porto star Alan Varela this summer if they are willing to pay around £60m for his services, according to the transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.
Despite revamping their engine room with the signing of Dominik Szoboszlai, Wataru Endo, Alexis Mac Allister and Ryan Gravenberch last summer, the Reds are apparently looking to sign a new midfielder ahead of next season to bolster their midfield department.
The Merseyside club have been linked with a few names in recent times and Varela is now emerging as a key option. He has been recently reported that Liverpool are interested in signing the midfielder and could bet on him this summer.
However, the report claims that acquiring the Sudamericano will not be easy for the Reds, as city man They are also interested in acquiring your services.
Battle
It looks like Varela has started to attract a lot of attention ahead of the summer window with Liverpool and Man City set to clash over this deal during the off-season.
Now, writing in Caught offside, Roman has reported that many clubs have begun sending scouts to closely observe the Argentine midfielder in action before making a potential summer move, and Liverpool are believed to be among those increasing their interest.
The transfer guru further claims that signing Varela will not be easy as he has a £60m release clause in his contract and Porto do not want to sell the “excellent” 22-year-old for less. Therefore, Liverpool will have to spend a lot of money to secure his signature.
Romano said:
“Alan Varela has impressed with Porto. Many clubs are sending scouts to follow the 22-year-old midfielder as he has been excellent for Porto in recent months. I'm also told he has a €70m (£60m) release clause in his contract, and we know how difficult it is to negotiate with Portuguese clubs, so it could be a difficult deal if any suitors come forward. summer”.
Liverpool have shown in the past that they are willing to spend big money to sign their key targets, but it remains to be seen if they will be willing to spend £60m to sign Varela.
Reported interest from Man City complicates matters as Porto will not reduce their asking price with two of Europe's biggest clubs fighting, so the Reds could have to pay a premium if they want to sign the South American.
