Real Madrid’s defensive superstar Raphael Varane wants a move to Manchester United overlooking interest from Chelsea and Arsenal. The France international is one of the best young defenders around at the moment and is highly rated by Carlo Ancelotti as well, but is currently playing second fiddle to Pepe and Sergio Ramos, in the Los Blancos starting eleven. Varane is looking for some first-team football and reports claim that Old Trafford is his favoured destination.
Louis van Gaal is looking for a new centre-back and is preparing a £30m bid to secure the Frenchman’s signature. The Gunners and The Blues are also keen on bringing the youngster to England, but Varane knows that only the Manchester side can offer him some first-team action. Real do not wish to lose the French defender, but could possibly let him leave, as Athletic Bilbao’s Aymeric Laporte is considered a potential replacement. United primary defensive target was Mats Hummels, but with Dortmund rejecting the Red Devil’s offers, Van Gaal has no choice but to look for someone else with a similar set of credentials.