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Varane: All you need to know about Man Utd-linked defender
Manchester United are concerned their deal for Raphael Varane might not happen but remain positive they’re near the ‘finish line’, it has been claimed. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wants the Real Madrid star to go alongside Harry Maguire next term. And he’s currently their top target, despite the club also admiring Pau Torres and Jules Kounde.
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Despite already shelling out £73million on Jadon Sancho, they’re determined to bring Varane to Old Trafford.
Sir Alex Ferguson first tried to land the France international back in the summer transfer window of 2011, believing he’d be the perfect long-term replacement for Rio Ferdinand.
And, now, noises surrounding a deal are positive.
Eurosport’s Dean Jones, speaking on The Football Terrace podcast, has claimed United can see the ‘finish line’ when it comes to a deal.
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Manchester United do have some concerns about Raphael Varane transfer deal (Image: GETTY)
But it’s also claimed there are still concerns within the club that Varane won’t sign for them.
“Manchester United can see the finish line on this deal,” Jones said.
“And that’s the place they’ve dreamed of being in recent weeks.
“They honestly were never sure it would go this far. And I spoke to someone over the weekend and I could really tell that the optimism, and the hope, were really there.
“This week was always going to be a big week because it’s a telling time for Madrid to get involved in this.
“And United, obviously, know the player is keen at this point. They finally believe the player was serious about coming to United.
“And now Real Madrid have been informed that is the case. Obviously, now, it’s all about a fee.
“United do not want to go over £50m so I’m a bit sceptical about this being done in the next few hours because that’s a lot of negotiating to be done.
“But things are definitely heading in the right direction and Varane does expect to become a United player. And that’s a big indication of how far the deal has gone at this point.
“Obviously, United are concerned this won’t happen. They’re not done yet. This is not a done deal.
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