According to report United face new contender from rivals Manchester City for Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane.
The center-back is widely anticipated to exit the Spanish side this season after ten and more years in the Spanish capital.
Varane is said to have notified Real Madrid boss, Los Blancos that he wants a fresh challenge, in effect squeezing Real Madrid to sell he will be a free agent following year.
United have been tied with the the Franceman many years and were regarded as one of the favourites.
However, The Athletic state that City also deeply interest in the France international, also Chelsea are also monitoring his situation.
The report further indicates, even though, that Red Devils are the preferred of the English clubs to strike a deal with 28-year-old.
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