Deal Close: Chelsea target snubs other offers and only eyes Manchester United move

Raphael Varane is closing in on a move to Manchester United after it was asserted the Red Devils are currently £12m away from settling a transfer fee with Real Madrid.

The Premier League giants look set for a bustling summer window, with Jadon Sancho effectively completed a £73million deal. Notwithstanding, a world-class centre back to partner Harry Maguire has consistently been highest in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s thoughts.

Raphael Varane continues to be tipped to make the move to Manchester. Without a doubt, Spanish distribution Sport guarantees the player has effectively ‘given his statement’ to the club that he wants to join.

The France international is said to want a deal wrapped up within two weeks, as he ends a 10-year stay in Spain.

Besides, new Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti is supposedly resigned to seeing the Frenchman leave.

Presently Man United’s possibilities of landing Varane have taken a double – and huge leap forward.

According to Bleacher Report’s Rob Blanchette, Man United are currently £12m shy of matching Real Madrid’s asking price.

Notwithstanding Varane currently having only a year to run on his deal, Real are want to £55.5m for the star.

Man United’s most recent offer is believed to be around the £43.5m mark – however it’s an obstacle the two clubs hope to overcome.

“#MUFC are at present £12m shy of Varane’s price, however PSG’s affirmation of Ramos should help the negotiations between Man United & Real Madrid to move forward,” he said on Twitter.