We 'signed' Raphael Varane for Manchester United this summer and this is what happened

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straight to your inbox every day for freeEngland and the Premier League are blessed with high-quality options at full-back right now - but none better than Luke Shaw. That is according to West Ham United defender Aaron Cresswell, who is set to face the England man at Old Trafford tonight (7.15pm).

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United are interested in Villarreal central defender Pau Torres ahead of the 2021 summer transfer window.MEN Sport understand that both United and Manchester City hold an interest in the Spainish defender, with United the club most likely to make an approach in the summer transfer transfer window.The 24-year-old, who has already made seven appearances for the Spanish national team, could be a viable alternative to long-term Reds target Raphael

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United go into the derby against Manchester City on Sunday with several injury problems. United face a tough ask against their rivals, who are on a 21-game winning streak and are 14 points clear at the top of the Premier League table.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans have begged the board to sign Erling Haaland in the summer after his brace against Bayern Munich.The Borussia Dortmund striker is one of the most sought-after talents in Europe after scoring 19 Bundesliga goals this season.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United have received two transfer boosts this week.United were handed a boost yesterday with the news that Real Madrid could well be willing to sell Raphael Varane this summer over concerns that the centre-back is unwilling to sign a new deal at the Bernabeu.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United have received two transfer boosts this week.United were handed a boost yesterday with the news that Real Madrid could well be willing to sell Raphael Varane this summer over concerns that the centre-back is unwilling to sign a new deal at the Bernabeu.Reports from Germany today have now claimed that United are one of a select group of clubs to be in with a chance of landing Erling Haaland from Borussia Dortmund, with question marks over

straight to your inbox every day for freeDavid de Gea has taken to social media to celebrate the birth of his first child, Yanay.De Gea and girlfriend Edurne Garcia both posted a picture on their Instagram accounts on Friday morning of the baby's hand along with a caption which read: "Yanay 4•3•21" along with a loveheart emoji. The Spanish goalkeeper, 30, missed Manchester United's goalless draw away at Crystal Palace in midweek ahead of the birth of his child on Thursday.

straight to your inboxBefore Manchester City's win over Wolves this week, statisticians rated their chances of winning the Premier League title as 99.9 per cent. Fast forward two days, and City scored three late goals to edge past a stubborn Wolves side for a 21st straight win.

straight to your inbox every day for freeGary Neville's transfer dream of Manchester United signing Raphael Varane could become a reality this summer as Real Madrid may plan to sell the defender.Real have become eager to cash in on Varane after the defender's resistance to a new contract and now MEN Sport understands that the Spanish giants are willing to sell him to the Reds in the upcoming transfer window.Neville has previously discussed his desire for United to sign Varane, Kylian Mbappe and

straight to your inbox every day for freeHere are your Manchester United evening headlines for Tuesday, March 2.Real Madrid are open to selling Raphael Varane as the towering centre-back enters the final 18 months of his contract.Varane has been central to Madrid's success over the past decade, but the French World Cup winner has rejected any new deals offered and MEN Sport understands that Madrid are not confident that they will sign him to a new deal.As such, the Spanish giants are open to

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans were sent into a frenzy after transfer target Jadon Sancho appeared in a Pepsi advert with Paul Pogba.United are hoping to make four signings in the summer transfer window to complete their squad overhaul and, while a new centre-back is the priority, a right-winger remains high on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's wish list.

straight to your inbox every day for freeReal Madrid defender Raphael Varane has already given his opinion on 'fantastic' Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba. The MEN understands that Varane could join United this summer, with the French centre-back likely to reject the offer of a new contract with the Spanish giants.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United could look to sign Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane this summer - 10 years on from Sir Alex Ferguson’s near-miss. Ferguson came close to signing an 18-year-old Varane from French club Lens in 2011 only to be thwarted by Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane.

straight to your inbox every day for freeReal Madrid are prepared to sell Raphael Varane to Manchester United this summer.The MEN understands Madrid are pessimistic about the possibility of Varane, 27, accepting their offer of a new contract and would rather obtain a fee in the summer than let him leave on a free next year.