Liverpool and sporting director Richard Hughes are reportedly preparing to start negotiations with FC Porto for the potential transfer of Alan Varela.
AS América editor Eduardo Burgos disclosed the news on X (formerly Twitter) yesterday, stating that the window will open in less than two weeks.
The Merseysiders are heading to a relatively familiar area for the club, having previously acquired Luis Diaz from a Portuguese team in January 2022. Darwin Nunez also joined from the same league, signing from Benfica in the following summer.
Liverpool Need to Sign a Quality No.6
In the realm of transfer rumours, this one seems to align well with Arne Slot’s Liverpool.
Although players like Alexis Mac Allister and Wataru Endo performed well during key moments of the 2023/24 season, the Reds midfield often remained too vulnerable.
In this context, we still feel the absence of a player with Fabinho’s past abilities.
Liverpool need someone who can effectively disrupt passing lanes, handle the gritty tasks when needed, cover a lot of ground, and still have the technical skill to aid in build-up play and deliver lofted balls over defenses.
We have few concerns about Varela’s passing ability.
According to FBref, the 22-year-old is highly reliable in possession, with a pass completion rate in the 92nd percentile among his positional peers.
While the Argentine rarely carries the ball, he excels at making progressive passes from a deep-lying position, ranking in the 76th percentile.
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