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), Mateo Kovacic )
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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|
76.0
77.0
|
Stanislav Lobotka |
 Napoli
|
€18.3M |
|
75.7
82.7
|
Kristjan Asllani |
 Torino
|
€19.2M |
|
75.3
80.6
|
Enzo Fernández |
 Chelsea
|
€75.1M |
|
75.2
78.4
|
Youssouf Fofana |
 Milan
|
€33.6M |
|
74.8
75.5
|
Alex Iwobi |
 Fulham
|
€34.3M |
|
74.7
76.3
|
Thomas Partey |
 Villarreal
|
€13.9M |
|
74.6
75.9
|
John McGinn |
 Aston Villa
|
€14.9M |
|
74.4
77.4
|
Exequiel Palacios |
 Bayer 04
|
€40M |
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morten Hjulmand | 22-07-2025 | Report | |
| Fermín López | 04-07-2025 | Report | |
| Rayan Cherki | 09-06-2025 | Report | |
| Rayan Aït-Nouri | 04-06-2025 | Report | |
| Tyler Dibling | 02-06-2025 | Report | |
| Milos Kerkez | 20-05-2025 | Report | |
| Tijjani Reijnders | 13-05-2025 | Report | |
| Rodrygo | 10-05-2025 | 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 deep lying playmaker 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 box to box midfielder, A holding midfielder and as an advanced playmaker.
Alan Varela’s current transfer value is between €33.6M and €41.1M.
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