Fee for France international believed to be £41m including add-ons; Deal will go through when medical is complete

Manchester United have agreed a fee of £41m with Real Madrid for defender Raphael Varane.

The price for the France international is believed to be £41m including add-ons and the deal is set to go through, subject to a medical.

Having already signed England international Jadon Sancho for £73m from Borussia Dortmund, the acquisition of Varane would be a further statement of intent from United.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's team were second in the Premier League last season but finished 12 points behind Manchester City.

Varane is well established as one of the world's top defenders, having joined Real from French side Lens in the summer of 2011.

He has gone on to make over 350 appearances for the club, and be capped 79 times by France, helping them to World Cup glory in 2018.

He started all four of France's matches at Euro 2020 before they were knocked out on penalties by Switzerland.

If the deal goes through as expected, Varane's first competitive action for United could come when they start their Premier League campaign on August 14 against Leeds United at Old Trafford.

'One of best central defenders in Europe'
Analysis from Spanish football expert Terry Gibson, speaking on Sky Sports News:

"If Man Utd do get Varane across the line, they are buying one of the best central defenders in Europe. He has been fantastic at Real since day one, he has all the attributes you need and he has been slightly overlooked because of Sergio Ramos.

"But in terms of quality, I do not think there are many better than Varane."

https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11667/12364918/raphael-varane-man-utd-agree-fee-with-real-madrid-for-defender

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But when Chelsea go sign player na? I don't like this

Christiansen:
But when Chelsea go sign player na? I don't like this

Chelsea is trying to get Harlaand/ Kane. I trust Abramovic, he will spring up some surprises b4 d closure of d transfer window.

Wat will u den say abt a certain Liverpool? Klopp's over confidence will b their undoing again this season.

Numerouno94:

They are trying to sell of Abraham, Barkley, Loftus cheeck, bakayoko, zapacosta, and Emerson. Add up all the funds from their sale to the £150m we already got and then get the players we need. But man no get patience abeg

Christiansen:


They are trying to sell of Abraham, Barkley, Loftus cheeck, bakayoko, zapacosta, and Emerson. Add up all the funds from their sale to the £150m we already got and then get the players we need. But man no get patience abeg

I blif in Abramovic, u will b surprised the kind of players he will sign. His sure goin to help Tuchel get more legs. I heard Ziyech is movin to AC Milan?

Numerouno94:


I blif in Abramovic, u will b surprised the kind of players he will sign. His sure goin to help Tuchel get more legs. I heard Ziyech is movin to AC Milan?

Yeah, they wanna take him on loan with option to buy, just like tomori.
Yes, we're definitely gonna sign some big names. Although it might be in late August. Can't wait to see Haaland in blue.

Christiansen:


Yeah, they wanna take him on loan with option to buy, just like tomori.
Yes, we're definitely gonna sign some big names. Although it might be in late August. Can't wait to see Haaland in blue.

That will b gud, buh i wuld hv preferred a Kane to Haaland buh i tink Kane is destined for City.

Chelsea needs a reliable top9, Benzema won't b a bad idea buh i don't see Madrid releasing him.

Chelsea is also preparing a deal for Declan Rice. I tink Chelsea's top priority at the moment is Rice nd Haaland.

Y'all watch out for Man utd, they mean business this season!