Get the latest United updates, transfer news and analysis delivered straight to your inbox every day for free Raphael Varane has remained tight-lipped on where his future may lie amid interest from Manchester United.
It's set to be a hectic summer for United, with the need for reinforcements made even more pressing following the Europa League final defeat to Villarreal.
As well as a right-winger and defensive-midfielder, a new centre-back to partner Harry Maguire is high on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's wishlist and Varane has emerged as the top target.
The Manchester Evening News understands that United have opened exploratory talks with the Frenchman's representatives as he considers his future at Real Madrid.
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