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Manchester City’s Replace for Midfield Brilliance: €70 Million Evaluation Unveils Intriguing Transfer Pursuit

Football — 03/08/2024

According to sources, FC Porto midfielder Alan Varela is presently undergoing a “player evaluation process” by Premier League winners Manchester City.

In the upcoming months, Manchester City is probably going to enter the summer transfer market in an attempt to bolster Pep Guardiola’s alternatives in light of many players’ unclear futures.

While Bernardo Silva may potentially rekindle his interest in a fresh challenge away from the Etihad Stadium, Kalvin Phillips’ long-term future at Manchester City is uncertain due to his loan move to West Ham during the January transfer window.

ManCity have been 'very carefully' following the performances of FC Porto midfielder Alan Varela (22), and have been present at some recent matches. The 22-year-old is contracted with FC Porto until 2028,

In defensive midfield, Manchester City may feel that they need a more capable option than Rodrigo. According to a recent claim surfacing in European media, the Premier League’s biggest clubs may be able to address this issue by looking to FC Porto.

According to Bruno Andrade for maisfutebol, Manchester City has been “very closely” observing Alan Varela’s performances and has been “present” at a few FC Porto games in order to “take notes.”

Nonetheless, Manchester City has previously shown interest in the 22-year-old dynamic midfielder’s abilities and developing career.

According to Maisfutebol, Varela was regarded highly by the Etihad club when he was a Boca Junior player. Despite a continuing “profile evaluation process,” it is emphasized that there are “no negotiations in progress” regarding the athlete.

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According to Bruno Andrade’s article for Maisfutebol, Varela is now under contract with the Portuguese team through June 2028, with a release clause worth an estimated €70 million.

There aren’t many other names associated with Manchester City in the deeper midfield position, although there has been discussion about Joshua Kimmich, an international for Germany, and Bayern Munich showing interest in joining the Premier League.

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Naturally, Pep Guardiola has a close working connection with Kimmich from their time together at the Allianz Arena, and the dynamic midfielder would probably be amenable to a reunion.

Though it is unlikely that City will consider giving Kalvin Phillips another chance to revitalize his career at Etihad Stadium, they may look to pursue permanent bids for the Englishman in the upcoming months, including from West Ham, his present employer.