Manchester United News: Raphael Varane edging closer as Real Madrid willing to accept €40m offer

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

Manchester United are edging closer to securing their dream centerback partner for Harry Maguire this summer.

According to Defensa Central, Real Madrid are willing to accept the Red Devils’ €40m offer for Raphael Varane, after realizing that their star man will not renew his contract. The Frenchman’s current deal with Los Blancos expires next summer and the la liga giants are eager to tie the 28-year-old down to a new contract. Real Madrid have already seen Sergio Ramos depart as a free agent and even though they have signed David Alaba as a stellar replacement, the Spanish side are not ready to lose both Ramos and Varane in the same transfer window.

Raphael Varane

 However, the Frenchman wants a new challenge this summer, amid interest from Manchester United. Real Madrid are aware that they risk repeating the Sergio Ramos saga if they allow Raphael Varane to run down his contract. The Spaniard moved on to Paris Saint-Germain this summer after a long contract stand-off. Los Blancos would like to avoid the chances of becoming  embroiled in a similar situation with the Frenchman, who has already agreed personal terms with the Red Devils.

🗞 Raphael Varane is going to sign for for #mufc. The Frenchman's agents are negotiating with the club and #mufc's offer will arrive in the coming days. [@cjbustillo]

— UtdDistrict (@UtdDistrict) July 14, 2021

Raphael Varane has enjoyed a meteoric rise since joining Real Madrid in the summer of 2011. The Frenchman has appeared 360 times for Los Blancos over the past ten seasons, scoring 17 goals as well. That experience could be indispensable for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in his quest for silverware in the upcoming season. Varane has won almost everything on offer with the La Liga giants and his winning mentality will be an asset to the Manchester United locker room.

The Red Devils have held an interest in the Frenchman for a long time, with Sir Alex Ferguson failing in an attempt to bring him to Old Trafford in 2011. Solskjaer is desperate to secure his mentor’s long-standing dream and believes a pairing of Raphael Varane and Harry Maguire will help Manchester United fight for the title.

Real Madrid want add-ons worth €10m in Manchester United’s offer for Raphael Varane

 

Raphael Varane could be the ideal partner to Harry Maguire at Manchester United

Real Madrid are willing to accept €40m for the Frenchman, but only if Manchester United agree to pay a further €10m in performance and appearance-related bonuses. Those could include playing a fixed number of games for the Red Devils and his national side, and the number of games he starts, among others.

Manchester United are now back in direct contact with Real Madrid for Raphaël Varane, after opening talks weeks ago. Negotiations on personal terms not an issue. 🔴 #MUFC

Man United confirmed their intention to sign Varane - official bid in once they’ll know Real final position.

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 13, 2021

While it remains to be seen whether Manchester United are ready to accept Real Madrid’s demands, there’s no denying that Raphael Varane’s arrival at Old Trafford could transform Solskjaer’s fortunes next season.

Manchester United News: Jadon Sancho completes medical ahead of move to Old Trafford

 

Jadon Sancho

Jadon Sancho has completed his medical ahead of his move to Manchester United, The Express reports. The Red Devils have been hot on the heels of the Borussia Dortmund star for over a year and their efforts have borne fruit this summer. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been adamant that the Englishman is the answer to his team’s right-wing problems and perhaps the Norwegian’s persistence has played a part in the deal finally seeing light of day.

Manchester United were close to securing Jadon Sancho’s signature last summer, but negotiations with Borussia Dortmund failed to reach a conclusive end. The Red Devils refused to give in to the Bundesliga side’s exorbitant demands and the Englishman ended up staying in Germany. Solskjaer saw the season out without his number one target, although his team’s over-reliance on the left wing did give a constant reminder of Jadon Sancho’s absence.

However, those days are in the past now, with Manchester United already confirming the Englishman’s arrival earlier this month for a £73m deal. After a disappointing end to Euro 2020, Jadon Sancho is now all set to wear the red of Manchester. The player underwent his medicals at Carrington on Tuesday and no anomalies were reported.

Jadon Sancho #mufc medical complete. Contract 5 years plus option of another 12 months. Doesn't sound like an official annoucement will come today as things stand

— James Ducker (@TelegraphDucker) July 13, 2021

Manchester United are expected to unveil the player soon. Jadon Sancho will sign a five-year deal with the Red Devils, with the option of an additional year. He is expected to be drafted straight into the first team, provided he is match fit after a well deserved holiday.

Manchester United could give Jadon Sancho the No. 7 shirt

Edinson Cavani

 Manchester United had struggled to find a player worthy of wearing the No. 7 shirt since the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo. It was not until the arrival of Edinson Cavani last summer that the curse was finally lifted. The Uruguayan has been outstanding for the Red Devils, but might have to give up the coveted number for Jadon Sancho.

Manchester United and Borussia Dortmund have signed all paperworks of Jadon Sancho deal - after agreement in principle announced weeks ago. 🔴🤝 #MUFC

Sancho also completed his medical as new Man Utd player. Club preparing the ‘real’ official announcement with new kit. #Sancho

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 13, 2021

The Englishman wore the No. 7 for Borussia Dortmund but Manchester United are yet to decide on a shirt number for the 21-year-old. Cavani has extended his stay at Old Trafford for another year and  could be willing to hand over his shirt with his blessings to Jadon Sancho. On the other hand, the Englishman could opt for a different number in his first season and then move on to his favored No. 7 next summer, with the Uruguayan unlikely to stay beyond a year.

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