Manchester United ‘reach breakthrough in Raphael Varane talks with Real Madrid as £38.5m fee agreed’

Manchester United ‘reach a breakthrough in Raphael Varane talks with Real Madrid as a £38.5m fee is agreed’ for the France defender who could be an Old Trafford player ‘by the end of the week’ as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer closes in

  • Manchester United closing in on Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane
  • Talks between the two clubs ‘rapidly approaching’ an agreement
  • Varane could be unveiled as an Old Trafford player by the end of the week 

Manchester United are closing in on the capture of Raphael Varane after agreeing a  £38.5million deal with Real Madrid, according to reports in France.

Le Parisien reported a Manchester United source claiming talks were ‘rapidly approaching’ an agreement for the 28-year-old.

The report said the main points of a deal worth around €45m (£38.5) had been agreed by the two clubs.

Solskjaer wants to partner Varane with captain Maguire in the heart of his defence

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer sees Raphael Varane as a dream centre-back partner for Harry Maguire

Varane could be unveiled as an Old Trafford player by the end of the week.

United had reportedly already agreed terms with the France international centre-back until 2026. 

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wants to partner Varane with captain Harry Maguire in the heart of his defence.

The World Cup winner is closing in on a sensational move, with one year left on his contract

The World Cup winner is closing in on a sensational move, with one year left on his contract 

Solskjaer looks set for a perfect transfer window, having already solved their lack of quality on the right-wing with Jadon Sancho this summer. 

Their other long-standing shortcoming was a central defender to play alongside England star Maguire, with Victor Lindelof struggling to complement the £80m man’s abilities.

United are now within touching distance of providing a solution in the form of world class ability, with Goal reporting that a five-year deal has been agreed with Varane.

United boss Solskjaer is hoping Varane will be the answer to United's issues at centre-back

United boss Solskjaer is hoping Varane will be the answer to United’s issues at centre-back 

The World Cup winner will receive an increased wage and is keen for the Old Trafford switch, though his respect for the Spanish champions has stopped him from agitating for the move. 

Madrid have already seen Sergio Ramos exit for PSG this summer and their clear out looks set to continue with a man who has played for the club since 2011.   

Carlo Ancelotti’s side are looking to recover funds following the Covid-19 shutdown, as they aim to build towards a Kylian Mbappe bid next summer.  

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