Manchester United are close to finalising a deal for Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane, sources have told ESPN.
The France international, whose contract at Bernabeu is due to expire in June 2022, is Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's top defensive target and sources have said that United are ready to move for the 28-year-old after receiving encouragement that Madrid are prepared to negotiate a realistic fee for the player.
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