The 22-year-old defensive midfielder has been fantastic since joining the Portuguese League, and he has established himself as a promising player for the team. According to Fichajes, three English clubs have entered the battle to sign the South American defensive midfielder.

The player has also been linked with a move to Liverpool. It will be intriguing to watch whether Manchester United decides to sign Varela at the end of the season.

They need to sign a strong defensive midfielder, especially given Casemiro’s performance this season. The former Real Madrid great has declined significantly, and Manchester United require a talented young defensive midfielder to replace him.

The Argentine midfielder is an exceptional talent with a bright future ahead of him, and he may be the ideal alternative for the Brazilian midfielder.

A move to Manchester United will be an appealing opportunity for him, and the youngster is likely to be drawn to the prospect of playing at Old Trafford next season.

Meanwhile, Aston Villa could need a quality defensive midfielder, particularly if Douglas Luiz is gone in the summer. The Brazilian has been linked with leaving the West Midlands club, and they will need to find a suitable replacement.

West Ham should replace Tomas Soucek with someone better. Varela would be a good addition for them as well. The midfielder is apparently valued at £60 million, and it remains to be seen whether his suitors are willing to pay that much money for him.

The 22-year-old is expected to progress more with coaching and experience. He possesses all of the characteristics to develop into a top-tier Premier League midfielder, and he might easily justify the investment in the future seasons.

Meanwhile, Liverpool needs to add a defensive midfielder. They have not yet been able to replace players such as Fabinho and Jordan Henderson. Despite having Wataru Endo available, they require a younger defensive midfielder who can serve as a long-term option. It remains to be seen whether they can outbid their Premier League opponents to sign the Argentine midfielder at the end of the season.