GOOD DEAL : Richard Hughes about to ‘open negotiations’ for first Liverpool signing; long-awaited

Liverpool and sporting director Richard Hughes are reportedly set to ‘open negotiations’ with FC Porto over the potential transfer of Alan Varela.

AS América editor Eduardo Burgos shared the update on X (formerly Twitter) yesterday, with the window now set to open in less than two

The Merseysiders will be heading to relatively familiar territory for the club, having last acquired Luis Diaz from the Portuguese outfit back in January 2022. Darwin Nunez followed from the same league, signing from Benfica that very summer.

Liverpool need to sign a quality No.6

Liverpool have missed Fabinho
As far as transfer rumours go, it’s one that makes a certain amount of sense for Arne Slot’s Liverpool.

Whilst various solutions like Alexis Mac Allister and Wataru Endo worked in significant parts of the 2023/24 campaign, our midfield remained far too easy to cut through at various points.

In that respect, we continue to greatly miss a player of Fabinho’s former qualities.

We need someone effective at cutting off passing lanes, doing the dirty work when necessary, covering ground but still possessing the technical skill to contribute to build-up and play a lofted ball over defences.