Raphael Varane
What Gary Neville Previously Said About Man United’s ‘Red’ Signings
Join our Telegram channel to stay up to date on breaking news coverage Gary Neville has ranked all of Manchester United’s major signings since Sir Alex Ferguson’s departure in summer 2013, with some surprising findings alongside Jamie Carragher. On this week’s edition of Monday Night Football before Liverpool drew 1-1 with Crystal Palace, Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher ranked each of Manchester United’s major arrivals in the last nine years. The pair used a green, amber, and red system to determine which signings have been a success and which are deemed a failure – with the total spend coming to over £1 billion by the club since 2013. 24 of the 32 players were ranked as red, with just two in the green. Jamie Carragher & Gary Neville rate all of Manchester United’s major signings sinc...
Manchester United news: Star defender provides injury update
Manchester United star Raphael Varane has given a fresh update on his injury. The 28-year-old said that he is working hard to recover from the knock he suffered against Atalanta last month. He also conceded that the rigours of the English top-flight have been difficult to adapt to. He told MUTV (via Metro): “I’m working very hard and, you know, footballers are like F1 [cars] so sometimes we have to change something and to improve the motor. “I think I have to change a little thing because it’s a big difference, a big change. “The kind of work is different work so I have to adapt. I know that and I’m working very hard to be at my best as quickly as possible. “I know it’s big work but I’m ready to do it, to try to improve. I’m very excited to come back to help the team.” Ra...
Brendan Rodgers house-hunting in Cheshire ahead of possible Manchester United move
There is a lot of speculation about the future of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at Manchester United. The Red Devils were expected to challenge for the Premier League title this season after they signed Jadon Sancho, Raphael Varane and Cristiano Ronaldo in the summer transfer window. However, they are currently nine points behind the leaders Chelsea in the league table after a series of disappointing performances. United lost 5-0 against Liverpool at Old Trafford followed by another humiliating 2-0 home defeat against Manchester City last week. Solskjaer’s position at the club looks precarious now, with reports also suggesting senior players have lost faith in him. Leicester City boss Brendan Rodgers is said to be the Red Devils’ number one candidate to replace the Nor...
Manchester United seriously considering sacking Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
Manchester United are giving serious consideration to sacking current manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, according to a report from Manchester Evening News. The Red Devils suffered a humiliating 5-0 defeat against Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool at Old Trafford on Sunday. Mohamed Salah grabbed a brilliant hat-trick while Naby Kieta and Diogo Jota also earned their names on the scoresheet to complete the rout. The Manchester side are currently winless in their last four Premier League matches and have now been dropped to seventh in the league standings. Solskjaer led United to a third-place finish in his first full season while the Premier League outfit finished as league runners-up last season under the Norwegian boss. The 48-year-old was rewarded last season with a new t...
‘Paperworks time’: Manchester United set to land their second summer signing
Manchester United are set to land the signature of Real Madrid centre-back Raphael Varane, reputed Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano reports. The Red Devils had already agreed personal terms with the France international, and they have now reached an agreement with Los Blancos to sign him. The final details including paperwork are being completed. It could be a matter of time before the clubs formally confirm the transfer. Raphaël Varane to Manchester United, here we go! 🔴 #MUFC Agreement almost done between Man Utd and Real Madrid, just final details to be completed and then paperworks time. It’s a “matter of hours or days”. Here-we-go. 🇫🇷 Varane has a total agreement on personal terms too. 🤝 — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 26, 2021 Sportslens vie...
Manchester United nearing agreement for Champions League winner, could pay €45-€55m – report
Manchester United are nearing an agreement to sign Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane, Goal reports. The Red Devils have already negotiated personal terms with the centre-back, and they are now in discussions over the transfer fee with Los Blancos. It was recently reported that the club had failed with an opening bid worth €45 million for Varane, but they still appear on track to sign him. The Red Devils continue to have a good relationship with the Madrid giants, and it is claimed that a fee between €45-€55m could seal the deal. Sportslens view: United are determined to land Varane this summer, having previously failed to sign him on two separate occasions in 2011 and 2019. With under 12 months left on his contract, Los Blancos are also open to sanctioning his sale rather than ...
Manchester United negotiating personal terms with €50m-rated star, PSG also interested – report
Manchester United have been allowed to negotiate personal terms with defender Raphael Varane ahead of his potential move away from Real Madrid, Sky Sports reports. Varane has emerged as United’s top central defensive target, and the club have now been permitted to hold talks with the Frenchman over his contract demands. Paris Saint-Germain are also in talks with Varane’s entourage, and it is reported that United want to make sure that Varane is committed to joining them. They are still reluctant to pay a big fee as the centre-back could sign a pre-contract in January. This could yet prove a stumbling block towards a potential transfer. Sportslens view: United recently made a huge outlay to land long-term target Jadon Sancho from Borussia Dortmund. He could provide an upgrade in the wide at...
Manchester United must pay €50m to sign world-class star, they have offered €45m – report
Real Madrid are reluctant to sell Manchester United target Raphael Varane this summer unless their €50 million price tag is met, Spanish publication ABC reports. The Frenchman has entered the final year of his contract, and he has yet to show any intention of exceeding his stay with the Madrid heavyweights. The centre-back is eyeing a new challenge after a decade with Los Blancos, and United are regarded as the front-runners to land his signature. They have made a bid of around €45m for the World Cup winner, but Los Blancos are adamant that they won’t sell him for less than €50m. They have no plans of negotiating the price, and are open to keeping Varane for the final year of his contract if there are no suitable offers. Sportslens view: Los Blancos recently parted ways with...
Manchester United, Chelsea jostle for £25 million Euro 2020 star
Manchester United and Chelsea have expressed interest in signing Denmark defender Joachim Andersen following his impressive performances at Euro 2020. Lyon centre-back Andersen, 25, featured in all three of Denmark’s knockout matches at the Euros, as Kasper Hjulmand’s side beat Wales and the Czech Republic before suffering a semi-final defeat to England. Having spent the 2019-20 season on loan at Fulham – and impressing for Scott Parker’s side despite the Cottagers’ relegation – Andersen is known to Premier League clubs. Despite returning to Lyon this summer, Andersen is expected to sign a permanent deal at an English club before next season, with a number of sides interested in securing his signature. The Sun say both Manchester United and Chelsea have identified the £25m star as a cheape...
Nacho extends Real Madrid contract to 2023
Real Madrid have extended Nacho’s contract through to the summer of 2023 as questions continue to be asked of Raphael Varane’s future at Santiago Bernabeu. A 31-year-old centre-half has agreed to prolong his association with the Blancos, with a home-grown talent remaining a one-club man. That is good news for Real as they are left sweating on the options that Carlo Ancelotti will have to pick from at the heart of his back four in 2021-22. A statement from the Blancos on their official website reads: “Real Madrid C. F. and Nacho Fernandez have reached an agreement to extend the player’s contract in a deal that ties him to the club for the next two seasons and until 30 June 2023.” Recommended Stories You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what ...
Man United have held ‘extensive talks’ with £63m-rated star, player keen on transfer – report
Manchester United have held extensive talks with Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane ahead of his potential transfer this summer, Independent claims. The Red Devils recently completed the signing of Borussia Dortmund attacker Jadon Sancho after a long saga that lasted for nearly an entire year. They can now focus on bolstering other areas of the pitch, and it has been reported that the club are keen on signing Varane from Los Blancos. It is now revealed that United have held ‘extensive talks’ with the World Cup winner, and the player believes the club are the ‘best option’ for him. Varane’s contract at Madrid expires in 12 months. The Spanish giants appear open to parting ways with him rather than handing an improved deal. A move to Paris Saint-Germain is unlikely with the French heavyweig...
Manchester United want to sign €60m-rated star and Raphael Varane this summer – report
Manchester United are interested in Raphael Varane and Pau Torres from Real Madrid and Villarreal respectively this summer, Manchester Evening News reports. The Red Devils recently announced the signing of Borussia Dortmund attacker Jadon Sancho, thus ending a year-long transfer saga. They are now likely to focus on bolstering the heart of the defence. Varane is the priority target for the transfer window. The club are making progress toward signing him, but it is reported that they are also keen on landing Torres from Villarreal. Torres has a €60 million release clause in his contract, but Villarreal are willing to negotiate with their interest in re-signing Eric Bailly. Sportslens view: Varane’s move to the Red Devils appears close to completion, with reports suggesting that they co...
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