According to reports on Tuesday morning, Liverpool is in talks with a mystery defensive midfielder from outside the Premier League.
Indeed, according to The Athletic, the Reds are in talks with a defensive midfielder from outside England.
As you might expect, this sparked a flurry of online discussion as fans attempted to figure out who this player could be.
Now, speaking with KS1 TV, Steve Kay has revealed the identify of this mystery player.
Indeed, according to the journalist, Liverpool is chasing Porto’s Alan Varela for this role.
Varela was linked with Liverpool early in the summer window, and it appears that the Reds are ready to confirm their interest.
Liverpool want Alan Varela Kay gave information on the £60 million man.
“Yeah, this is the guy they want to bring in at number six. Alan Varela is an Argentinian under-23 international. Last year, they were linked to him. Michael Edwards and Arne Slot, from what I’ve heard today, adore this player.” Kay stated.
“He’s a great player. They consider him as a player to complement his fellow countryman, Alexis Mac Alliser, who they wish to put farther forward.
Alan Varela’s deal appears quite possible.
This is perhaps the most concrete rumour we’ve heard about Liverpool all summer.
According to The Athletic, conversations with this mystery number six are beginning, and Kay claims that Michael Edwards adores this guy.
Of course, like with any trade, closing the deal is much easier said than done, especially when dealing with a club like Porto.
However, with a £60 million release clause apparently in place, the Reds might complete the move in a manner similar to how they recruited Alexis MacAllister and Dominic Szoboszlai last summer.
This is a really sensible move, and if the Reds can get Varela, they could be onto a winner.
