Paris Saint-Germain eye Alan Varela of FC Porto

Paris Saint-Germain are interested in signing Alan Varela from FC Porto in the summer transfer window, according to Fichajes. The report has claimed that PSG are among the clubs who have been impressed with Varela. The midfielder’s release clause in his contract is worth €70 million, and Porto are not going to let him leave for anything less.

Varela can play as a defensive midfielder or as a central midfielder. The Argentine has made 19 starts and one substitute appearance in Liga Portugal so far this season, scoring two goals and providing two assists in those games. He has also played seven times in the UEFA Champions League this campaign.

PSG are at the top of the Ligue 1 table at the moment with 55 points from 24 matches, nine points ahead of second-placed Brest. Meanwhile, FC Porto currently find themselves third in the Portuguese Primeira Liga table with 52 points from 24 games, seven points behind leaders Sporting Lisbon and six points behind second-placed Benfica.