Manchester United’s attempt to sign Raphael Varane from Real Madrid this summer.The Red Devils have been the frontrunners to sign the Frenchman for much of the window, after he told Los Blancos that he wanted to leave the Spanish capital in search of a new challenge.United have steadily been edging closer to wrapping up what is expected to be a £50million deal for Varane as they made him one of their top targets.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wants to bring Varane to Old Trafford as England international Harry Maguire’s partner at the heart of the Red Devils’ defence.Though they have looked the clear frontrunners to sign the World Cup winner for more than a month, United are now facing an unexpected challenge from Chelsea.According to The Sun,.
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