Momentum is building for Alan Varela's transfer to Man City, as reports suggest a 77% probability of the deal moving forward. Here is why.
Comparable age to previously attracted players
Comparable potential to previously attracted players
Comparable value to previously attracted players
Some direct competitors for position (Rodri (Defensive Midfielder, ESP))
Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Potential star player in position on team (Rodri (Defensive Midfielder, ESP))
Key player as direct competitor (Rodri (Defensive Midfielder, ESP))
Some better competitors for position (Rodri (Defensive Midfielder, ESP), Matheus Nunes)
Some potentially better competitors for position (Rico Lewis, Rodri (Defensive Midfielder, ESP))
Transfer news expert Fabrizio Romano has made it clear that there is plenty of interest in Porto midfielder Alan Varela ahead of the summer amid reports of the likes of Manchester City and Liverpool scouting the player.
| 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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|
78.2
78.4
|
Scott McTominay |
 Napoli
|
€52.2M |
|
77.3
81.3
|
Conor Gallagher |
 Tottenham
|
€43.6M |
|
77.1
87.7
|
Yasin Ayari |
 Brighton
|
€39M |
|
76.9
76.9
|
Atakan Karazor |
 Stuttgart
|
€13.3M |
|
76.8
82.3
|
Jacob Ramsey |
 Newcastle
|
€44.3M |
|
76.8
89.1
|
Carlos Baleba |
Brighton
|
€69.9M |
|
76.7
76.7
|
Vitaly Janelt |
 Brentford
|
€17.2M |
|
75.9
75.9
|
Casemiro |
 Man Utd
|
€6.1M |
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Igor Thiago | 16-02-2026 | Report | |
| Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall | 09-02-2026 | Report | |
| Robin Roefs | 06-02-2026 | Report | |
| Trent Alexander-Arnold | 26-01-2026 | Report | |
| Alex Scott | 16-01-2026 | Report | |
| Elliot Anderson | 14-01-2026 | Report | |
| Michael Kayode | 09-01-2026 | Report | |
| Christ Inao Oulaï | 17-12-2025 | Report |
Porto
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
Alan Varela (ARG) is a a ball winning midfielder and currently plays for Porto. Alan Varela is 24 years old (2001/07/04) and he is 177cm tall. His preferred foot is Right. His jersey number is 5. Alan Varela has also been used as a holding midfielder, a box to box midfielder and as a deep lying playmaker.
Alan Varela's current transfer value is between €33.1M and €40.5M.
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