Alan Varela, a defensive midfielder for Porto, is a target for Manchester City, as FootballTransfers can disclose. Scouts were recently dispatched to evaluate his play. Alan Varela, a defensive midfielder for Porto, is a target for Manchester City, as FootballTransfers can disclose. Scouts were recently dispatched to evaluate his play.
The Premier League champions are showing a lot of interest in the 23-year-old Argentine as they search for a possible January transfer to replace Rodi, who is sidelined for the entire season after suffering meniscus and ACL damage to his knee in the 2-2 draw with Arsenal.
Manchester City put together a list of possible successors, and Varela was on it, according to sources. In an attempt to make an instant impression in the last few games of the season, the club originally looked for a player with Premier League experience.
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Due to his injury, Rodri, who is 28 years old, has become an important player in Pep Guardiola’s system, creating a big hole in the midfield. But according to those with knowledge of the team, Varela is not only considered by City as a stopgap, but also as a potential partner for Rodri once he regains full fitness. Varela is renowned for his superior defensive positioning. He is skilled at disrupting the opposition’s play and regaining possession.
As a dynamic option for City’s midfield, he also has good passing accuracy and the potential to score from long range. Given the recent €70 million sale of Julian Alvarez by City to Atletico Madrid, Varela’s release clause of €70 million is seen as reasonable. He provides both youth and experience. It wouldn’t be too difficult financially to sign Varela, and he would fit right in with Guardiola’s team.
