Manchester United closing in on agreement to sign France international Raphael Varane from Real Madrid - report

ByTNT Sports

Updated 26/07/2021 at 20:55 GMT+1

Raphael Varane returned to training with Real Madrid on Monday, but reports suggest he has set his sights on a move to Old Trafford. The France international defender has one year remaining on his Real Madrid contract and reportedly has no desire to sign an extension to remain at the Santiago Bernabeu. It has been suggested a four-year deal has now been struck for a fee of £35m

Raphael Varane works in Real Madrid training, Valdebebas, Madrid, July 24, 2021

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Confidence is growing that Manchester United will land Raphael Varane from Real Madrid, with Sky Sports News reporting that an agreement with the player is close.

United have already done strong business this summer with the capture of Jadon Sancho from Borussia Dortmund.

They are also looking to strengthen their defence, with Varane and Atletico Madrid full back Kieran Trippier strongly linked.

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Varane returned to training with Real Madrid at the weekend, but reports suggest he has set his sights on a move to Old Trafford.

Real are likely to demand a major fee for the France international, despite him only having one year remaining on his contract, but it appears things are progressing behind the scenes as Sky Sports News said United are

with the 28-year-old central defender.

of The Athletic has suggested a four-year deal has now been struck for a price of £35m plus add-ons.

Landing Varane would be a huge coup for United, and would catapult them into the title mix.

United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been on the lookout for a pacey partner for Harry Maguire, and Varane fits the bill perfectly.

There are likely to be further obstacles to overcome, but the Red Devils could have Varane in place before the Premier League season kicks off against Leeds on August 14.