Get the biggest City transfer window stories, analysis and updates delivered straight to your inbox Manchester City have a formal interest in Manchester United target Raphael Varane, reports suggest.
United have already made a bid for the Real Madrid man, who is out of contract next summer so could be sold rather than leave on a free in 2022.
However, it's now claimed that City and Premier League rivals Chelsea are also monitoring the French international's situation.
The Athletic claim United remain frontrunners for Varane's signing, but don't rule out City or Chelsea joining the race and making a bid if the opportunity arises.
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