According to a source in England, Manchester United is closing in on a £43 million agreement to sign Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane.
According to ESPN, the Red Devils are making headway on a deal to sign the France international during the summer transfer window of 2021, as reported by the Daily Mail.
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According to the same article, after agreeing to a deal to buy Jadon Sancho from Borussia Dortmund last week, Manchester United will now focus on the top center-back on their want list.
Real Madrid has reportedly encouraged Manchester United in their pursuit of Varane, 28, as the Spanish club looks to avoid losing the France international on a free transfer next summer.
Manchester United are convinced that Real Madrid will be willing to initiate talks about signing the French defender during the current transfer window, according to ESPN.
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Despite Varane's reputation as one of Europe's top defenders, the 20-time English champions might recruit him for as little as £43 million, according to the media site.
The story adds that Real Madrid initially valued Varane at around £60m but Manchester United could sign the France international at a discount due to the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the Spanish side.
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