Manchester United could cash in on Raphael Varane in January after the defender reportedly made his desire to leave known.
According to Caught Offside, Manchester United could sell Raphael Varane in January if a good offer comes along. The 30-year-old star has not performed top the levels this season, as the Red Devils may feel the next window could come at the right time for them to cash in on the Frenchman.
Two years ago, paying what they did to sign World Cup winner and Multiple Champions League holder Raphael Varane felt like a decent deal. The 30-year-old star has not set the world alight with his performances at Old Trafford, as his time here has already come under doubt.
Erik ten Hag had been eyeing up defensive changes with his squad and could start the process during the upcoming January window. The Dutchman was eager to bring in a new centre-back, but that depended on Harry Maguire leaving, with the former skipper failing to make his move to West Ham United.
The tide has turned for Maguire, who now appears ready to stay after leading a successful fightback to win his place in the squad. Hence, Manchester United might look to raise funds through the sale of Varane, who has attracted the interest of Saudi clubs.
If the Saudi Pro League comes in for the 30-year-old star, then Manchester United will expect a sizeable transfer fee in return. They feel the time is suitable for the Frenchman to vacate his place, as the Red Devils might look for a younger alternative in his place, with several stars, including Benfica’s Antonio Silva among their targets.
Moreover, the report states that Varane might have expressed his desire to leave the club for another opportunity, and that could also seal his fate here. Manchester United will undoubtedly enter the January window with the cash from the Frenchman’s potential sale and spend it towards a new defender.
Despite a recent rebuttal from Fabrizio Romano about Jean Clair-Todibo, the Frenchman remains Ten Hag’s priority target. OGC Nice are reportedly open to a sale if suitors can bid £44 million for the centre-back, which will undoubtedly entertain Manchester United.
As for Varane, he’s had two decent years at best at the club, and now Manchester United will feel the time is right to encash and move on.
