Get the latest United transfer window updates, news and analysis delivered straight to your inbox every day for free Manchester United's chase for a central defender this summer is well and truly underway and they seem to be in control of the situation.
The Reds are willing to pay £50million for Real Madrid's Raphael Varane as they aim to find a long-term partner for Harry Maguire - but Madrid want £80million for the Frenchman, who has just one year remaining on his contract.
The 28-year-old is understood to be unhappy with his contract offer, leaving Los Blancos with a decision to make. They can either take a year to try and convince him to sign and risk losing him for free next summer, or they can sell this year to guarantee some money
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