With Arne Slot arriving at Liverpool this summer, some new signings can be expected as the Dutchman looks to build a team in his mould – and Porto’s Alan Varela could become the first new addition.
A new era awaits at Liverpool, with Jurgen Klopp’s nine-year tenure coming to an end last week. Slot arrives with his own ideas and transfer targets, as he looks to refresh and bolster a squad that was close, but ultimately failed, to win the Premier League title in 2023/24.
According to Argentine journalist Leo Pardizo, the Reds are interested in signing Porto midfielder Alan Varela, and have inquired about a potential move. However, they face stiff competition from a number of European clubs, with the likes of Bayern Munich and Manchester City also linked to the Argentine.
With Liverpool’s midfield often getting carved through too easily last season, Slot’s first priority being an upgrade in this area of the pitch would be understandable. Despite Alexis Mac Allister thriving in the middle of the park, and Waturo Endo producing a serviceable season, the Merseyside outfit arguably need a more natural defensive midfielder at a higher level than Endo.