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CONFIRMED: Alan Varela signs for Porto.
Porto beats Newcastle to sign Alan Varela. Boca accepts their €8M offer for the defensive midfielder, ending the rumour of Alan Varela moving to Newcastle.
CONFIRMED: Alan Varela signs for Porto
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Rumour report
(Latest update: )Momentum is building for Alan Varela's transfer to Newcastle, as reports suggest a 75% probability of the deal moving forward. Here is why.
- Newcastle has a great talent in the current squad who plays in the same position as Alan Varela.
- Newcastle has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Alan Varela (25).
- Newcastle has often bought players whose potential (FT Skill) is comparable to the potential of Alan Varela.
Transfer Logic score:
Pros
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Comparable age to previously attracted players
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Comparable potential to previously attracted players
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Not many competitors with higher Potential (Lewis Miley)
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Comparable value to previously attracted players
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Some direct competitors for position
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Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Cons
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Potential star player in position on team
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Key player as direct competitor
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Some better competitors for position (Lewis Miley)
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Alternatives of Newcastle
| Skill / pot | Player | Team |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill / pot | Player / Team / Position |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|
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75.4
75.4
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Vitaly Janelt |
 Brentford
|
€17.2M |
|
74.3
83.4
|
Yegor Yarmolyuk |
Brentford
|
€46.9M |
|
73.5
76.5
|
Cheick Doucouré |
 C. Palace
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€14.1M |
|
73.4
74.3
|
Sander Berge |
 Fulham
|
€27.9M |
|
73.0
73.5
|
Sean Longstaff |
 Leeds Utd
|
€17.2M |
|
72.9
75.3
|
Tyler Adams |
 B'mouth
|
€21.9M |
|
72.8
85.1
|
Leon Avdullahu |
 Hoffenheim
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€37M |
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72.7
77.1
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Morten Frendrup |
 Genoa
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€14.9M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicolò Tresoldi | 22-10-2026 | Report | |
| Fikayo Tomori | 21-10-2026 | Report | |
| Aaron Bouwman | 12-10-2026 | Report | |
| Gabriel Sara | 09-10-2026 | Report | |
| Giorgio Scalvini | 25-09-2026 | Report | |
| Nicolas Seiwald | 18-08-2026 | Report | |
| Carlos Baleba | 13-08-2026 | Report | |
| Tyler Adams | 01-08-2026 | Report |
Alan Varela
DM, M (C)
Skill: 71.7
Pot: 77.1
Team
Porto
Porto
Contracted Until
30 Jun 30
ETV
€37.6M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€33.9M – €41.4M
Who is Alan Varela?
Alan Varela (ARG) is a a holding midfielder and currently plays for Porto. Alan Varela is 25 years old (2001/07/04). His preferred foot is Right. His jersey number is 5. Alan Varela has also been used as a ball winning midfielder, a box to box midfielder and as a deep lying playmaker.
Alan Varela's current transfer value is between €33.9M and €41.4M.
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