Manchester United have reportedly offered Real Madrid legend Raphael Varane to Barcelona in a deal worth €20 million.
According to Spanish reports, as relayed by TEAMtalk, Barcelona will have the chance to sign Raphael Varane in the January transfer window. Manchester United are ready to part ways with the Frenchman this month. And they have offered the Real Madrid legend to the Blaugrana for a cut-price fee of €20 million.
Raphael Varane at Manchester United: The Story So Far
Raphael Varane has endured a rollercoaster ride since joining Manchester United from Real Madrid in August 2021. The Red Devils have had a disastrous run across competitions during his stint at Old Trafford. They have been dreadful in the Premier League in two of the three seasons, with only 2022/23 bringing some respite.
Things have not been hunky-dory on the personal front either, with Varane losing his position to Harry Maguire this season. While the 30-year-old has featured 16 times thus far this term, most of his starts have come in Maguire’s absence. So, it is hardly surprising that Varane’s Manchester United future is uncertain.
Recent reports have claimed that Raphael Varane wants to leave Manchester United due to his run-ins with Erik ten Hag. Such updates have led to widespread speculation surrounding his future, with outlets linking him with Bayern Munich and Real Madrid. But Barcelona will now have the chance to sign the 2018 FIFA World Cup winner.
Barcelona Calling?
The report has revealed claims from Spain, pointing to Manchester United’s offer to Barcelona. The Red Devils want around €20 million to sell the Real Madrid legend. However, such suggestions are bizarre and bordering on preposterous for multiple reasons.
Firstly, Varane’s history with Real Madrid means it is highly improbable that he will even entertain the idea of joining Barcelona. In addition, Barcelona will unlikely invest in a centre-back this month despite the uncertainties surrounding Ronald Araujo’s future amid his Bayern Munich links.
While the report claims Manchester United will sell Raphael Varane to Barcelona for €20 million, recent reports have claimed they want to tie him to a new contract. So, a January move to Barcelona is unlikely for the Real Madrid legend.
