Paul Pogba would have played a key role in convincing France team-mate Raphael Varane to sign for Manchester United this summer, says Micah Richards.Varane completed his £34million move from Real Madrid last week, with United unveiling their new defensive recruit at Old Trafford before their opening 5-1 win over Leeds.The centre-back is widely considered one of the best in European football, having won four Champions Leagues and three Spanish titles in his time at Madrid.And according to Manchester City hero Richards, Pogba is likely to have persuaded his fellow French star to join Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side.He said in his column for the Daily Mail: "Ask yourself this: would Raphael Varane have come to Manchester without speaking to.
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