Manchester united are preparing an official bid to Real Madrid for Raphael Varane, after direct talks for 4 days. United have proposed a contract until 2026 and Varane would accept if the clubs reach an agreement. [FabrizioRomano]
Varane’s discussions with Manchester United have been positive, in the next few hours when there is a formal offer from Manchester United. He has never asked for more money but only time to think about his future. [RMadridistaReal]
Raphaël Varane wants to be able to finish his holiday, change clubs and then get into training with Manchester united. Frustration will develop if he has to report to train with Real Madrid [samuelluckhurst]
Madrid have opened the exit door for Varane – his exit would mean ‘great news’ for Madrid helping them bring in funds to sign either Mbappé or Haaland. Varane had other suitors like Chelsea and PSG, but he ‘has decided on Manchester United’. [diarioas via Sport_Witness]
Although Varane wants a new adventure, the player has ‘no intention of coming into conflict’ with Madrid, whom ‘he is very grateful to’. Madrid have agreed to negotiate his sale. The ‘goodwill of all parties could speed up the operation’. [diarioas via Sport_Witness]
Raphaël Varane departure from Real Madrid is ‘getting closer’ – he ‘could leave in the next few days’ if negotiations between Madrid and Manchester United ‘accelerate’. [diarioas via Sport_Witness]