Manchester United are struggling to reach a compromise with Real Madrid over a transfer fee to sign defender Raphael Varane.
Mirror Football understands that there is a £10million disparity between what Madrid are demanding for the France international and what United are willing to pay.
Talks are ongoing between the two clubs, but Madrid are holding out for a fee of £50million, while United are only willing to pay £40million.
The central defender is out of contract in the Spanish capital next summer and the club are willing to cash-in on him this year to avoid the risk of losing him as a free agent.
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