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Manchester United edge closer to signing Raphael Varane for £38.5m from Real Madrid with 'personal terms agreed' as defender is set to follow Jadon Sancho through the door

Manchester United are closing in on signing Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane with personal terms reportedly agreed.

The centre back has been one of United's top transfer targets this summer with his Bernabeu deal set to expire next year.

And now his arrival at Old Trafford is imminent with the finer details of his switch in place, according to the Manchester Evening News.

Manchester United are closing in on signing Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane
The centre back has been one of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's top transfer targets

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wants to partner Varane with captain Harry Maguire in the heart of his defence.