Manchester United are the most likely club to agree a deal with Real Madrid for Raphael Varane this summer, according to The Athletic, and he may be available for as low as £40 million.
Man United are the most probable club to strike a deal for Real Madrid centre-back Varane, according to The Athletic, and the France international may be available for just £40m-£45m this summer.
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The planned agreement would include United's football director John Murtough and director of football negotiations Matt Judge, who may finally solve United's long-standing defensive issue at centre-back.
According to the source, the Red Devils' board of directors will have to decide whether to spend their money on Varane or on younger players like Villarreal's Pau Torres or Sevilla's Joules Kounde.
Is that a reasonable asking price for Varane?
Yes, absolutely.
Varane would be the bargain of the summer if United could buy him for £40 million, despite rumors that Madrid would demand twice that amount for his services.
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Despite having only one year left on his contract at the Bernabeu, Los Blancos are believed to be holding out for £80 million for the France international this summer, according to Manchester Evening News.
Is Varane a world-class destination?
Without a question. Varane's trophy collection is spectacular to say the least, and he still has time to add to it at the age of 28.
Varane has won 19 trophies in his professional career, including four Champions League crowns and three league titles, as well as the 2018 World Cup with France.
His performances for Real Madrid and France should undoubtedly place him alongside Virgil van Dijk in the conversation for the greatest centre-back in the world.
Is a center-back required for United this summer?
United might launch a true title push next season if they can buy a strong central defender to partner Harry Maguire at the heart of their defense.
Eric Bailly and Victor Lindelof have demonstrated that they are not up to the task. This became glaringly obvious during Maguire's absence in the final stages of the season.
For two of United's final four games of the season, the two were paired together in the backline. The Red Devils conceded four goals against Liverpool in the Premier League, with WhoScored ratings of 5.8 and 6.1 for Bailly and Lindelof, respectively.
They were also unable to stop Villarreal from scoring in the team's Europa League final loss. The Red Devils' shaky performances this season have made it evident that they need to sign a top-tier center defender this summer.
City surrendered 12 fewer goals but only scored 10 more goals than United en route to the title last season. If United are to reduce the gap on their local rivals next time around, they will need to tighten up at the back more than they will need to sharpen up in attack.
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