Manchester United's pursuit of Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane is set to be an uphill struggle with Florentino Perez willing to make negotiations between the two clubs difficult, according to reports.
Sportsmail revealed in April that United were weighing up a summer move for centre back Varane, having been given encouragement that he was ready to leave the Bernabeu at the end of the season.
Several outlets have claimed in recent days that a deal is now edging closer, but Madrid-based publication Defensa Central believe that the process will be far from smooth sailing for United.