Manchester United is seriously looking to strengthen their backline following the signing of Jadon Sancho earlier this week. While they did miss out on Sergio Ramos after the Spaniard snubbed them for PSG, the Red Devils are now targeting his former Real Madrid teammate, Raphael Varane, per Fabrizio Romano.
Manchester United are in contact with Real Madrid for Varane. No official bid yet – won’t be a “quick” deal. 🔴 #MUFC
Personal terms won’t be an issue – Real still hope to convince Varane to stay, but he wants to try something new. He’s on top of #MUFC list as CB since months.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 3, 2021
Varane, who just featured for France at Euro 2020, has one year remaining on his current deal at the Bernabeu. Manchester United has actually had an interest in the center-back for quite some time, but it’s now believed that Varane is interested in a change of scenery.
It’s unknown at this point if Madrid would actually let him leave, but he is believed to be at the top of United’s summer wishlist. The 28-year-old joined Real from French side Lens in 2011 and has made over 350 appearances for the Spanish giants while solidifying himself as one of the best defenders in the world.
Manchester United is keen to bring in a partner for Harry Maguire as they look to give Manchester City a run for their money at the Premier League title next term. Varane is also garnering interest from PSG, but the Red Devils are currently the main side who are monitoring the Frenchman, who has collected 78 caps for Les Bleus.
Aside from Varane, Manchester United has also been eyeing Sevilla’s Jules Kounde, Villarreal’s Pau Torres, and Atalanta defender Cristian Romero.
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