If the report from Spanish outlet ABC Deportes is believed to be true, Real Madrid are sweating over the future of Raphael Varane amid interest from Manchester United. The Red Devils are looking to sign him for quite some time now and the wages offered by the English hotshots are way higher than what the Blancos have offered him in his new contract at Santiago Bernabeu.
The 28-year-old France international has already spent a decade in the Spanish capital, but his current deal runs out next summer and the decorated centre-half is yet to decide his future. Sergio Ramos has decided to part ways already after refusing to take a pay cut and the exit of Varane would be another blow for the La Liga giants.
Big Setback For Real Madrid
Real have brought back Carlo Ancelotti to succeed Zinedine Zidane at the hot seat and the ex-Everton chief would struggle to find an immediate fix if both Ramos and Varane ply their trade elsewhere. The ongoing pandemic has hit the club financially and a lucrative offer from the Europa League runners-up might convince the Frenchman to explore the English game.
Nacho and Eder Militao did their bit during the injury absences, but the new Bernabeu boss would like to have more depth as well as quality to reclaim the league next season. They lost it to city rivals Atletico in the final gameweek of this campaign and a few high-profile additions would be essential to redeem the lost throne.
Why Varane’s Arrival Would Be A Massive Boost For United’s Title Push
Manchester United, meanwhile, finished as the runners-up behind ‘noisy neighbours’ Manchester City in the Premier League. Despite significant improvement, Ole Gunnar Solskjær failed once again to end the title drought. They are determined this time, though, to uplift the show and the arrival of the Les Bleus star would see them finding more stability in the heart of defence alongside Harry Maguire. Victor Lindelof and Eric Bailly would provide the much-needed depth to compete across competitions.
The 2018 FIFA World Cup winner is known for his great game-reading attribute. His adaptability, technicality and tactical awareness make him one of the most highly-rated centre-backs of the modern-day game. He is strong in the air, holds a great physical presence in the defensive third and is pacy enough to cover the ground while making recovery runs. It would be a massive coup for United if they succeed to bring him to Old Trafford.
