A great performance against Arsenal has Man Utd scouts in attendance as Liverpool considers a deal of a Porto star.

According to reports, Liverpool is interested in signing Porto midfielder Alan Varela, although the most recent transfer rumours about this possible acquisition indicate that their scouts were not there for the match against Arsenal, contrary to expectations.

Sport Witness translated and referenced the Portuguese publication O Jogo, which claims that Liverpool and Manchester City are two of the 22-year-old’s biggest fans, yet neither team seemed to be present for his outstanding performance against Arsenal in the Champions League.

The article goes on to say that Manchester United was present according to scouting lists, suggesting that Varela might have other well-known Premier League fans.

In that unforgettable 1-0 triumph over the Gunners, Varela undoubtedly seemed at ease on the big stage. It will be intriguing to see if this results in a huge move for him soon.

Does Liverpool really need to get Alan Varela?

Liverpool underwent a significant midfield makeover last summer, adding a number of new players to replace the departing ones.

The Reds sold Jordan Henderson and Fabinho, and signed Alexis Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai, Wataru Endo, and Ryan Gravenberch. James Milner, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, and Naby Keita all departed the team on free transfers.

Is Varela’s signing truly necessary, then? Although the Argentina Under-20 international is undoubtedly a gifted player, it is unclear if he will play a significant part at Anfield.

It will be fascinating to watch who ends up dominating the competition for Varela’s signature in the coming months, as Man Utd likely has a greater need for a signing like this at the moment.

Before this or any other transaction moves forward, it is likely that Liverpool and United will need to hire important new sporting directors to both teams, as well as a new manager to Liverpool.

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Tottenham is in the lead to sign a target from Liverpool.

Teun Koopmeiners is a midfield player, and Tottenham has apparently been interested in bringing the Dutch international to North London.

Spurs have failed to sustain their performances after an amazing start to the season under new manager Ange Postecoglou, as they have dealt with multiple injuries to important players.

Timo Werner and Radu Dragusin were added in the January transfer window to increase the depth of their squad, but there will undoubtedly be more additions in the summer.

The top player on that list is Koopmeiners, a midfielder for Atalanta who has drawn interest from multiple Premier League teams.

Spurs and Liverpool are in the “front row” for the 25-year-old, according to a report from the Italian publication Calciomercato.

However, the article claims that Atalanta will be looking to pay the “best possible price,” using Rasmus Hojlund’s high-profile transfer to Manchester United as an example of a prospective fee. As a result, he might not come cheap.

This season, Spurs’ midfield has been the key to their success; James Maddison, a recent addition, has chemistry with Yves Bissouma, Papa Matar Sarr, and Rodrigo Bentancur when healthy.

Koopmeiners’ addition to this well-established midfield will enable them to contend on all fronts.

They will be more competitive on all fronts in the upcoming season with Koopmeiners joining this already solid midfield, especially if they manage to secure Champions League football.