Chelsea have reportedly 'jumped ahead' of Manchester United in the race to sign Real Madrid star Raphael Varane. The 28-year-old defender is set to enter the final 12 months of his contract at the Bernabeu this summer and is still debating his future.
Varane is a key player under boss Zinedine Zidane but Madrid could be forced to cash in if they cannot convinced him to pen fresh terms before the start of next season.
Paris Saint-Germain are also keen on the French World Cup winner, who is facing extra competition for his place at Madrid next season amid the expected arrival of Bayern Munich's David Alaba on a free transfer.
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