Real Madrid reportedly delighted with Manchester United’s pursuit of Raphael Varane | OneFootball

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·26 July 2021

Real Madrid reportedly delighted with Manchester United’s pursuit of Raphael Varane

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The news that Real Madrid appear more than happy for Manchester United to buy Raphael Varane is odd to say the least, and should sound a warning to followers of the Red Devils.

Los Blancos have only recently lost captain and talisman, Sergio Ramos, to Paris Saint-Germain, so to be seen to not be too bothered about his defensive partner opting for pastures new is worrying.


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Varane has enjoyed incredible success whilst at the heart of Real’s back four, though it appears he believes that the time is now right for a change.

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Raphael Varane in action for Real Madrid

El Espanol, cited by the Daily Express, say that a fee of between £42m and £48m will land the World Cup winner, and it’s that income which has been said to delight the powers that be at the Santiago Bernabeu after a tough 18 months economically.

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer needs a good partner alongside Harry Maguire with Varane thought to be that man.

Hopefully Real’s stance won’t sway the Norwegian when United appear on the verge of doing the deal.

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