Manchester United “to agree to personal terms with Raphael Varane”

Manchester United are “not far” from a personal deal with Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane.

The France international is a long-term target for Manchester United and could travel to Old Trafford for the 2021-22 season after Los Blancos admitted they would be ready to sanction his exit.

If United were to strike a deal in the next few weeks, it is believed Varane will travel directly to Manchester after his vacation – which followed the European Championship this summer.

Man United ‘close’ to deal with Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane

According to the Manchester Evening News, the negotiations between the two sides have been described as “rather slow”, but United are still hopeful of securing the signature of Varane.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is said to be preparing a £ 50million package to lure the 28-year-old to Manchester this summer.

However, the La Liga giants could claim a better deal after valuing their star defender at £ 80million.

The France international (above) has been a long-term transfer target for the Red Devils

Manchester United see him as a reliable partner of captain Harry Maguire at center-back

Defense has been an area United looked to strengthen, with Solskjaer looking for a reliable partner for captain Harry Maguire at center-back.

Varane has established himself as United’s main target given his credentials – four Champions League titles and the World Cup.

The 28-year-old also rejected Madrid’s offer of a new deal, with the player apparently unhappy that Real chose to negotiate with Luka Modric, Lucas Vazquez and Ramos before him.

Therefore, the fugitive defender could seize Manchester United’s offer or engage in talks with Paris Saint-Germain.