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Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain could engage in a summer battle for the signing of midfielder Alan Varela from Porto, according to reports.
The Premier League and Ligue 1 giants have been monitoring the Argentine defensive midfielder since his arrival at Porto and could, along with Borussia Dortmund, try to sign him during the summer transfer window, Foot Mercato reports.
The 22-year-old joined the Portuguese club from Boca Juniors last summer and has already impressed enough to attract the attention of big European sides. He has been nicknamed the “next Javier Mascherano” due to his nationality and his combative style of play.
Liverpool also on the spot
Varela signed a five-year contract with Porto when he joined Europe last August, having made 111 appearances for Boca. The Liga club Portugal have reportedly set the price for the Argentina Under-20 international at €70 million.
Liverpool and PSG will likely continue to monitor Varela over the coming months before deciding whether or not they will attempt to lure him. Porto, meanwhile, are hoping to keep their rising star for at least one more year.
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