Why Chelsea should sign this Man Utd star

Former Chelsea defender Glen Johnson has sent a message to the Blues to include Man Utd’s star Raphael Varane in their summer transfer plan.

The Red Devils opted against triggering an extension in Varane’s contract midway through the current season.

According to the reports, the France international , who arrived at Old Trafford from Real Madrid in 2024, could leave Old Trafford as a free agent in the summer.

As of now, Varane is on the sideline with injury and has been linked with a return to Real Madrid.

However, former Chelsea star Johnson wants the Blues to bring the 30-year-old to Stamford Bridge, insisting that it would be a good deal for the west London club.

“Good players like that don’t come around often and they certainly come around less often on a free transfer,” Johnson told Betfred when speaking about whether Chelsea should sign Varane.

“I know he’s not the Varane he was three or four years ago but he is still a bloody good player.”

He added: “Yes, he’s had his injury problems but that is what outweighs the transfer fee – if you are buying him on a free and he is only playing 40 per cent of the games, then that is still a good deal to do.

“If you have got a chance with Varane on a free transfer and he’s only going to play 50 per cent of the games, I still think it’s a good deal.”