Alan Varela

City are firming up their plans to be active in the midfield market in January, but their ideas of what kind of player to go for are changing

The Reds look unlikely to make any late forays into the transfer market after truths came about surprise transfer links to an Argentine midfielder

Reports suggest that Liverpool's sporting director Richard Hughes has drawn up a shortlist of four potential alternatives to the Spain international, including a Manchester United target

Liverpool are getting closer to signing two new stars for a combined £80m, while a Brighton ace hopes to join Man City

The Reds are reported to have opened talks with Porto over a star with a €70m clause - while a 22-year-old squad man has made clear his wishes to quit Anfield

Amorim wants Liverpool to make a top Porto star his first signing, Alonso has ordered Leverkusen to sign Leeds Utd's best player, while Man Utd are chasing a €150m attacker

Sporting CP's Ruben Amorim has been tipped to replace Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool – and he may well look to the Primeira Liga when making new signings in the summer

Arsenal and Newcastle scouts were present at Porto's latest game to watch a couple of their prized assets, according to the latest reports

Exclusive: Liverpool hold a concrete interest in Porto midfielder Alan Varela, who's recent performance against Arsenal caught the attention of several top clubs

Man Utd are chasing a €140m double raid on Italy to transform their fortunes, Chelsea have an elite goalkeeper in their sights, while Liverpool plan to pay €70m to sign an Argentina midfielder

Liverpool are considering activating a release clause to sign a midfielder drawing comparisons with a Reds favourite from the Benitez years, though stiff competition could come from Man City

The £60million man who tormented Arsenal is being tracked by a number of Premier League sides, with Manchester United and Aston Villa now joining the race

Alan Varela was the man of the match for Porto in their 1-0 win against Arsenal - but after links with Man Utd, Newcastle and Brighton, could he have a future in the Premier League?

The 22-year-old talent has emerged as a key player for Portuguese giants Porto and has the sort of game that is well suited to English football

Liverpool and Newcastle are sizing up an Argentine midfielder amid talk a £20m bid will succeed, while a £40m-rated Arsenal star has 'genuine interest' from an EPL side, though is being linked with joining Juventus in a high profile swap