Spurs interest in Gustavo Varela: will he stay?
The Index isn’t convinced Varela is going anywhere yet.
The question: where will Varela be registered when calls close on 1 Feb, 23:00 (UK)?
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Latest credible report: Interest (reported, not confirmed) · Ekrem Konur · 5d ago · Original report ↗
Benfica added as a possible destination. Arsenal added as a possible destination. Barcelona added as a possible destination. Napoli added as a possible destination. Inter added as a possible destination. Juventus added as a possible destination. One independent source now reports interest.
- New report: Ekrem Konur, interest (Spurs), 5d ago · Original report ↗
- New report: Ekrem Konur, interest (Benfica), 5d ago · Original report ↗
- New report: Ekrem Konur, interest (Arsenal), 5d ago · Original report ↗
Could be anywhere from 1% to 22%. Not much to go on yet.
- Where it’s at
- Being watched
- Last update
- 22m ago
- The fans say
SWOOP opened this story automatically on 5 Nov, when credible reporting first linked Gustavo Varela with a move. A person can void it if it comes to nothing.
Latest
Every report, in order ↓- InterestINT5d ago
Interest: Gustavo Varela to Inter
Ekrem KonurTier 4 · LowCounted in the Index - InterestTOT5d ago
Interest: Gustavo Varela to Tottenham
Ekrem KonurTier 4 · LowCounted in the Index
How likely is Varela to join Spurs?
Drag to make your call. The Index says 7%.
Why 7%?
The Index reckons Varela stays (46%). There’s not much to go on yet, so treat it as a ballpark.
The Index’s official wording, as recorded
The Index makes staying the most likely outcome at 46%. Evidence is thin, so treat this as a range rather than a firm number.
The evidence
- TOT
Interest: Gustavo Varela to Tottenham
TEAMtalk · Tier 3 · Mixed · 10d ago · View on X ↗
- TOT
Interest: Gustavo Varela to Tottenham
Ekrem Konur · Tier 4 · Low · 5d ago · View on X ↗
What’s against it
Nothing reliable is pulling the other way.
The situation this week
Down from 11% to 7% in seven days.
- ▼Benfica: interest · Ekrem Konur · 5d ago
- ▲Spurs: interest · Ekrem Konur · 5d ago
- ▼Arsenal: interest · Ekrem Konur · 5d ago
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Split your call across every outcomeIt’s a race, so you can back more than one club.
What’s your call?
You score by beating the Index at the time you call. The more uncertain it was, and the longer you held your view (up to a week), the more it counts.
- STAYStays at MonzaIndex 4646%=
- TOTSpursIndex 77%=
- CHEChelseaIndex 77%=
- OTHAnother clubIndex 66%=
- SLBBenficaIndex 66%=
- ARSArsenalIndex 66%=
- NAPNapoliIndex 66%=
- INTInterIndex 66%=
- BARBarcelonaIndex 55%=
- JUVJuventusIndex 55%=
No point gaming it: the scoring rewards what you honestly believe. Calling it early earns more than jumping on late.
The story so far
Does the club need him?
Context, not part of the IndexHe’d strengthen one of their weakest areas: shooting (19th of 20 in their league; he’s 91st percentile).
- shootinghim 91 · them 19th of 20
He’d add to a strength: shooting, where they’re already 1st of 20 in their league.
- shootinghim 91 · them 1st of 20
He’d add to a strength: shooting, where they’re already 1st of 16 in their league.
- shootinghim 91 · them 1st of 16
His strongest areas (70th percentile and up) against where each club’s regulars rank in its league.
What’s driving it?
Context, not part of the IndexThe evidence trail
2 independent sources counted · earliest report we hold: 2 Nov by @TEAMtalk · latest 5d ago
7 original · 0 corroborating · 2 repeats (counted once) · 0 pointing the other way. Earlier reports may exist that we don’t hold.
Ekrem Konur reports that Inter are interested in Gustavo Varela.
Ekrem Konur reports that Spurs are interested in Gustavo Varela.
What they’re saying
No pundit has weighed in on this one yet. Their takes appear here as they post about it. See every take on the Live wire.
The small print
- Status
- Open for calls
- Scoring window
- 5 Nov → 1 Feb, 23:00
- Rule applied
- R2/R3 — locks at official announcement or deadline
- Evidence
- Pending
Only official club or league confirmation resolves a move. “Done deal” reports never lock a situation. Full rulebook