Manchester United are reportedly on the verge of agreeing a fee with Real Madrid for Raphael Varane as talks have "intensified" over the weekend.
The Old Trafford club have identified the French defender as their number one target after Jadon Sancho's arrival from Borussia Dortmund was confirmed on Friday in a £72million deal.
United believe that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer needs a partner for Harry Maguire at the centre of defence if they are to be serious Premier League title contenders this season.
Varane is said to be keen on a move to the Red Devils with personal terms agreed, reportedly an "astronomical" salary. Is Raphael Varane the missing piece of the Premier League title puzzle for Manchester United? Comment below The transfer
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