Argentine midfielder Alan Varela has been linked with the move to the Premier League and Liverpool are thought to be keen on the 22-year-old defensive midfielder.
He has a long-term contract with the Portuguese club and he is likely to cost a premium. A report from Footmercato claims that the 22-year-old has been likened to the former Argentina international midfielder Javier Mascherano and a number of clubs are keen on him.
Liverpool, Borussia Dortmund and PSG are keen on the 22-year-old midfielder and he is likely to cost around €70 million.
Varela is quite young and he is likely to improve with coaching and experience. He could develop into a key player for Liverpool. The Premier League side need to sign a quality defensive midfielder. They need someone who can protect the central defence and break up opposition attacks.
Alan Varela could transform Liverpool
The 22-year-old midfielder would be the ideal fit for them and he has the quality to thrive at the highest level. The reported asking price seems quite steep for the 22-year-old defensive midfielder, and it will be interesting to see where he ends up.
A move to Liverpool would allow the midfielder to continue his development with regular football and he would also get to compete for trophies at a high level.
It will be interesting to see if Liverpool are prepared to pay €70 million for him in the coming months. The 22-year-old would be long-term investment. He has all the tools to develop into a top class player with the right guidance and he could be a star for the Reds.
Endo is doing a good job at the moment but we need someone younger who can be there for years to come. I think Varella would be a great fit for Liverpool. If we don’t pay the money someone else will.