Al-Nassr is eying a big move for Raphael Varane and is open to offering the 30-year-old a huge contract as his Manchester United career winds down.
The Daily Star linked Raphael Varane with Al-Nassr while claiming the Saudi Pro League side are willing to offer him a lucrative deal to join them. The 30-year-old French defender looks likely to leave Manchester United in the summer as a free agent, as there are no signs of him staying put.
Al-Nassr keen on Raphael Varane?
Al-Nassr are one of the big players in the Saudi Pro League and will march on in their quest to improve the nation’s football and their profile in the upcoming transfer window. The club are ready to attack the transfer window and bring in more high-profile stars on board, which already consists of Cristiano Ronaldo.
Now, they are keen on Manchester United’s Raphael Varane, who is ready to leave the club in the summer. The Red Devils opted against extending the Frenchman’s deal by another season, which leaves him free to leave on a Bosman deal.
In fact, he can also negotiate terms with other clubs as things stand, as Al-Nassr may open talks with the 30-year-old ahead of the summer window. The report states that the Saudi side are willing to offer £50 million a season to prise Varane away, as the 30-year-old might stare at a lucrative switch to the Middle East and join his former Real Madrid teammate Ronaldo.
Manchester United have shown they are ready to part ways with Varane, as the idea of not extending his contract gave a clearer picture. The only bad part of that decision is that the Red Devils will not be able to achieve any transfer fees, as Al-Nasst might see this as a beneficial deal for them and the player.
There are problems in the background between Varane and Manchester United
Erik ten Hag continues to evaluate his squad in the most ruthless fashion and has shown he is not afraid to make a bold decision. After axing Jadon Sancho and watching the winger leave, the Dutchman will likely have no power to stop Varane from departing after rumours of a bust-up in the background, for which the 30-year-old held talks.
Ten Hag already has ideas to replace his ageing backline with younger talents, with Arouna Sangante linked with a move. However, whether the Dutchman likes it or not, he might have to pick Varane more this season after another severe injury to Lisandro Martinez.
