Liverpool is reportedly set to initiate discussions with Porto regarding a £60 million midfielder, while Bayern Munich is contemplating a move for a player targeted by the Reds.
Liverpool are expected to initiate talks with Porto regarding 22-year-old defensive midfielder Alan Varela, who reportedly has a £60 million release clause. It remains uncertain if Fenway Sports Group is prepared to pay that amount. Arne Slot is said to admire Varela, who would fit well into his planned tactical system at Anfield. Slot typically used two midfield pivots at Feyenoord, and Liverpool are likely to strengthen this area, considering Wataru Endo and Stefan Bajcetic are the only natural options, with Alexis Mac Allister often finding the role challenging.