Liverpool are hoping for a perfect swansong to the Jurgen Klopp era, aiming to back up their recent Carabao Cup win by also clinching the Premier League and possibly the FA Cup title. Despite signing a string of midfielders last summer, the Reds are now reportedly interested in FC Porto defensive midfielder Alan Valera.
Liverpool Face Competition For Potential Alan Valera Transfer
How Much Could Valera Cost Liverpool?
Foot Mercato’s Santi Aouna has claimed that the Reds are monitoring the development of the 22-year-old midfielder ahead of the summer transfer window. However, the Reds could face potential competition from clubs like Borussia Dortmund and Paris Saint-Germain, who are both looking into the situation of the Porto star too.
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With that being said, it is also added that the Portuguese side will want the entirety of his release clause, around £59.7 million, to sell him to any club in the summer window. Foot Mercato has labelled the 22-year-old as ‘the next Javier Mascherano’ and that he has similar traits to the ex-Liverpool midfielder. Furthermore, the French football media outlet say the Argentine midfielder is extremely versatile and is known for his aggressiveness in terms of recovering possession. At the same time, his creativity allows him to make impressive crosses as well as play defence-splitting passes.
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What Are Liverpool’s Current Priorities Before Summer Window?
Even though they continue to be linked to possible summer targets, the Reds are currently focused on looking into two other priorities for the future. The biggest one is, of course, to find a suitable successor for Jurgen Klopp with recent rumours linking the club with Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso. Liverpool are also prioritising the appointment of a new sporting director who will be involved in the transfer decision-making process going forward.
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However, if they aim to push for the signing of Valera, Liverpool could get another explosive midfielder among their ranks. He could be a possible replacement for Thiago Alcantara, who has struggled with injuries all season long and could leave Anfield after his contract expires at the end of the campaign. The FC Porto star has been hailed as “excellent” by Ruben Neves and excels in that deeper midfield role, with two goals and two assists in 30 appearances so far this season.
