Moyes' first and only United signing Varela heading out of Old Trafford and back to South America on loan!



Guillermo Varela, the one and only signing made by David Moyes as Manchester United manager, could be heading out of Old Trafford on loan.

The 20-year-old Uruguayan, who was signed from Atletico Penarol for an undisclosed fee in June, is a target for Argentine side Boca Juniors.

It is understood that Boca would like to sign the full-back on loan for one season and that the player is open to a short-term move.

On his way? Guillermo Varela could be heading out of Old Trafford on loan

International: Varela represented Uruguay at the Under-20 World Cup The player’s agent, Pablo Bentancourt, told Radio 9 in Buenos Aires: ‘Varela could go to Boca. He is a player that Boca are following but he is a Manchester Untied player. In any case, I am working with United so that Guillermo Varela can go to Boca on loan.’ Varela was signed by United after impressing on trial in March and the youngster became Moyes’ first acquisition since taking over from Sir Alex Ferguson at the end of last season. The Uruguayan also shone at the under-20 World Cup this summer, playing a starring role as his country reached the final of the competition in Turkey.

All smiles: Varela put pen to paper on a five-year contract at Old Trafford last summer

Nonetheless, it is unlikely that Varela will play a major role at United this season, with the full-back positions being populated by Rafael Da Silva, Fabio Da Silva, Patrice Evra and Alex Buttner, while Phil Jones and Chris Smalling can also deputise at right-back.

Moyes would also like to sign Leighton Baines from former club Everton and is expected to return with a higher offer after an opening bid of £12million was rejected.

Going nowhere: Despite being told he is not for sale, it is believed Moyes will make another bid for Everton left back Leighton Baines







