Man Utd get huge boost as Raphael Varane tells Real Madrid he wants to LEAVE

RAPHAEL VARANE has told Real Madrid he wants to leave the club in the summer, according to reports in Spain.

Posted Tuesday, April 02, 2019 by Express.co.uk

Spanish television channel El Chiringuito say Varane has made his wishes clear in news that will come as a huge boost to Manchester United.

United are desperate for a new centre-back and have been heavily linked with the France star, 24, in the past.

Further reports that emerged last week claimed United were previously offered the World Cup-winning centre-back but they baulked at the £70million asking price.

Real are said to be demanding a similar fee before they enter negotiations this summer.

But United's stance in the fee could now change as Express Sport understands manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will be given significant funds to strengthen his squad for next season.

Norwegian Solskjaer has overseen a dramatic upturn in form since taking over in the interim from Jose Mourinho last December and was rewarded with a permanent three-year contract last week.

After winning 15 of his 20 games in charge, the former Red Devils striker will now be given a big say in what players are brought into the club.

Signing a new centre-half remains a priority and, as well as Varane, they have been linked with Kalidou Koulibaly of Napoli and Leicester's Harry Maguire.

Man Utd get huge boost as Raphael Varane tells Real Madrid he wants to LEAVE
Raphael Varane has reportedly told Real Madrid he wants to leave (Image: GETTY)

United are also tracking West Ham star Declan Rice and Borussia Dortmund sensation Jadon Sancho.

Solskjaer admits he is already working on some potential new signings but insists he will only bring in those who can fit in with the club's philosophy.

He also sent out a warning to the players already at Old Trafford by saying he would get rid of anyone who becomes complement under his watch.

"The players who get complacent, they never last at this club anyway," he said before Saturday's 2-1 victory over Watford.

Man Utd get huge boost as Raphael Varane tells Real Madrid he wants to LEAVE
World Cup winner Varane has been linked with a move to Manchester United (Image: GETTY)

Man Utd get huge boost as Raphael Varane tells Real Madrid he wants to LEAVE
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will be given a significant transfer budget in the summer (Image: GETTY)