Liverpool have submitted a 'formal offer' to sign Alan Varela from FC Porto ahead of the transfer deadline, according to Luis Fregossi.
In what initially looked like a quiet summer, Liverpool sprang into action in the final days of the window, signing Federico Chiesa from Juventus and Giorgi Mamardashvili from Valencia respectively.
The Reds may not be done yet as they could secure further reinforcements before the transfer window closes at 11pm Fregossi The Merseyside club have reportedly submitted a “formal offer” to sign Varela to bolster their midfield.
The Argentine transfer expert also adds that talks over Varela have been ongoing since April and that the 24-year-old could join fellow Argentine Alexis Mac Allister at Anfield this summer.
In April, Fregossi He claimed that Liverpool were close to finalising the signing of the Argentina Under-23 international this summer and his former club Boca Juniors are expected to receive 20% of his sale.
Liverpool appear not to have given up hope of striking a last-minute deal to sign the midfielder, valued at €35m (£29m) by Transfer market.
Liverpool looking to strengthen midfield
Liverpool have strengthened their attack with the addition of Chiesa and have strengthened their goalkeeping with the signing of Mamardashvili, who will spend the season on loan at Valencia.
Their defence looks solid and compact, having recorded two consecutive clean sheets and conceded just four shots on target in the two games played against Ipswich Town and Brentford.
The Reds are now looking to add more vigour to their midfield and Varela appears to fit perfectly into Slot's style, similar to Mats Wieffer's role under the Dutch manager during his time at Feyenoord.
Varela would relish the chance to form a formidable midfield duo with fellow Argentine Mac Allister, an opportunity that could in turn boost his chances of breaking into the Argentina national team.
Liverpool are reported to have submitted a formal offer but it remains to be seen whether the Merseyside club will beat the 11pm deadline to complete a deal for the combative midfielder.
