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Manchester United preparing massive double swoop, in danger of losing star target to PSG

May 13, 2016May 13, 2016 Vincent Van Genechten

Manchester United are in discussions over a sensational double swoop for Real Madrid centre-back Raphael Varane and Sporting CP winger Joao Mario, according to The Daily Star. The Red Devils will spend £30 million to land Varane, who joined Los Blancos in 2011 from Lens in a £7.50 million transfer. The 23-year-old has been frustrated by a lack of playing time under Zinedine Zidane and has been rumoured to be considering a move away from La Liga. However, if the report is to be believed, Varane will ony join the Old Trafford…

Manchester United step up interest in Real Madrid star

May 6, 2016 Vyom Chaudhary

Manchester United have stepped up their interest in Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane. The 23-year-old centre-back is said to be looking for a move away from the La Liga giants as he has not regularly featured for Zinedine Zidane’s side. The Red Devils have centre-back signing high on their agenda this upcoming summer transfer window and after pursuing Sergio Ramos, they seemed to have shifted their attention towards his team-mate. According to French publication Le 10 Sport, via talkSPORT, United are aware of Varane’s current situation at his club and are…

Real Madrid star tops Mourinho’s Manchester United wishlist

February 10, 2016 Vincent Van Genechten

Raphael Varane leads Manchester United’s summer transfer wishlist, as the Red Devils are looking to bolster the centre of their defence. The 22-year-old defender from Real Madrid is widely regarded as one of the best young defenders in Europe, and is renowned for his explosive pace, technical skills and positional game. According to the Manchester Evening News, United are targeting the Frenchman as they prepare to bring in defensive reinforcements, with Bilbao’s Aymeric Laporte and Everton’s John Stones Stones also on their shortlist. Jose Mourinho was known to be a big…

Man United gossip: £36m move for Chelsea target planned, while former captain issues warning

September 18, 2015 Jordan Harris

Here is Friday’s news and gossip concerning Man United: The Red Devils are plotting a £36m move for Valencia left-back and reported Chelsea target Jose Gaya, according to the Daily Express. The La Liga side do not want to sell the 20-year-old, meaning that United will have to trigger his release clause which was raised from £13m when he signed a new deal earlier this year. The reason for their Gaya bid appears to be the horrific injury suffered by Luke Shaw, who is set to be offered a psychologist’s…

Man United desperate to do deal for Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane

September 17, 2015 Jordan Harris

Manchester United have placed Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane at the very top of their transfer target list as they attempt to bolster their defensive ranks, according to the Metro. Louis van Gaal is a big admirer of the Frenchman, and hopes to begin negotiations about a potential deal during the next two transfer windows, the Metro report. However, the Red Devils have got a tricky task on their hands if they wish to prise the 22-year-old away from the Bernabeu, as Rafa Benitez has made it quite clear that…

Man United gossip: £88m bid rejected for Muller, but winger claims to be the striker United need

September 15, 2015 Jordan Harris

Here is Tuesday’s news and gossip concerning Manchester United: Bayern Munich rejected a world record £88m bid from the Red Devils for striker Thomas Muller in the summer, according to reports in Germany (via Independent). The 26-year-old would have received a yearly salary of £9.2m had he moved to Old Trafford. Ashley Young has claimed that he would be more than capable of playing up front if required, according to the Daily Star. The winger may be required to feature in the role in tonight’s Champions League clash with PSV…

Chelsea news: Hazard explains shaky start, while France defender could be Premier League bound

September 9, 2015 Jordan Harris

Here is Wednesday’s news and gossip concerning Chelsea: Eden Hazard has suggested that the Blues have made a lacklustre start to the new season because it is more difficult to play as champions, the Daily Mail report. Jose Mourinho’s side have collected just one win so far this campaign, and the Belgian believes that it is natural that they would start slowly. “It’s difficult to play as a champion because everyone wants to beat you, everyone wants to kill you,” he said. Athletic Bilbao fear that reported Chelsea target Aymeric…

Man United target praises Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho for the advice that kick-started his career

September 9, 2015 Jordan Harris

Manchester United target Raphael Varane has praised Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho for the advice that kick-started his career at Real Madrid, according to the Daily Express. The 22-year-old revealed to French outlet Le Journal du Dimanche (via Express) that it was the Special One that prompted a change in his attitude, and he hailed Mourinho’s managerial style. “During my second year at Madrid, Jose Mourinho gave me a kick up the backside,” he explained. “I wasn’t doing well, I wasn’t managing to do what he wanted me to out on…

Man United plotting summer move for Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane

September 8, 2015 Jordan Harris

Manchester United have made signing Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane one of their main priorities for the next summer transfer window, according to French newspaper Le 10 Sport. Los Blancos president Florentino Perez stated that the Red Devils were chasing the Frenchman, as well as Gareth Bale and Karim Benzema during the previous months (via Le 10 Sport), and it appears that they are keeping an eye on Varane in particular. The Metro report that the 22-year-old may be available in the future should he find it difficult to enjoy…

Man United news: Pogba backs Martial for big future, and Real Madrid defender on radar

September 7, 2015 Jordan Harris

Here is Monday’s news and gossip concerning Manchester United: Former United midfielder Paul Pogba has backed new signing Anthony Martial to have a bright future at Old Trafford, according to The Sun. The Juventus man has been working closely with the 19-year-old as part of Didier Deschamps’ France squad, and has been impressed what he has seen. “I’m very happy for him, he’s changed clubs now, he’s in the Premier League where he will train with great players and will keep improving,” he said. Louis van Gaal is interested in a…

Manchester United attempted summer swoop for Real Madrid TRIO, including Arsenal target and Gareth Bale

September 5, 2015 Jordan Harris

Florentino Perez has reportedly claimed that Manchester United were interested in a stunning summer swoop for Real Madrid trio Gareth Bale, Karim Benzema and Raphael Varane, according to the Metro. Despite doing a lot of early business during this window, Louis van Gaal appeared keen to bolster both his attacking ranks while also adding an extra centre-back, which explains why those three were targeted. The Red Devils were heavily linked with Varane’s defensive partner Sergio Ramos until the Spaniard signed a new contract at the Bernabeu, and perhaps they felt…

Raphael Varane keen on Chelsea move as Real Madrid future looks uncertain

August 24, 2015 Jordan Harris

Chelsea’s hopes of landing Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane appear to have been handed a major boost, after the Metro claimed that the 22-year-old was interested in making a switch to Stamford Bridge. The Daily Express previously reported that the Blues had made an enquiry for the centre-back, and while the Metro suggest that Los Blancos are very much against letting him leave, the news of Jose Mourinho’s interest appears to have persuaded Varane to consider his future. His main competitors for a place in Rafa Benitez’s side – Sergio…

Chelsea news: Enquiry made for Real Madrid star, but Everton insists Stones is not for sale

August 24, 2015 Jordan Harris

Here is Monday’s news and gossip concerning Chelsea: The Blues have made an enquiry regarding Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane, according to the Daily Express. The tentative bid has been made to try and tempt the Frenchman away from the Bernabeu due to the competition in Rafa Benitez’s squad. Their desire to land Varane may increase after Everton director Jon Woods issued a statement reiterating that John Stones will be going nowhere this summer, the Guardian report. The 21-year-old has been the subject of three bids from the Premier League…

Chelsea enquire about Real Madrid centre-back Raphael Varane as John Stones refuses to request transfer

August 23, 2015August 23, 2015 Jordan Harris

Jose Mourinho’s desire to freshen up Chelsea’s back four has seen him give the go-ahead for a £40m bid for Everton defender John Stones (via Daily Star) and make an enquiry regarding Real Madrid star Raphael Varane (via Metro). While the bid is set to be made for the Toffees’ youngster, the Star claim that they may have a considerable task on their hands if they wish to land the 21-year-old. The former Barnsley man will not be handing in a transfer request at Goodison Park (via Star), which will…

Man United make FOUR bids for World Class Real Madrid stars this summer

August 4, 2015 Steve Green

Manchester United have made an astonishing four moves for Real Madrid players this summer, all of which have been rejected by the Spanish giants, according to the Metro. A report in the Daily Express has claimed that the Red Devils have made approaches for Gareth Bale, Karim Benzema, Raphael Varane and Sergio Ramos, all to no avail. Earlier today we reported that United have also had two separate £100m bids for winger Gareth Bale knocked back by Florentino Perez and co. United may have already added the likes of Memphis…

Man United transfer news: Spurs stopper targeted and bid made for new Brazilian full-back

June 17, 2015June 17, 2015 Steve Green

Wednesday’s biggest Man United news and transfer rumours. SEE ALSO: Man United 2015/16 fixture list Manchester United’s 24-year-old goalkeeper David De Gea appears certain to join Real Madrid, but Iker Casillas, 34, has hinted he is not ready to relinquish his role as the Spanish club’s number one, the Manchester Evening News reports. The clubs have been locked in talks for weeks, but so far no deal has been agreed. However, that means Tottenham’s resolve to keep Hugo Lloris could be tested if United make a £25m bid for the…

Real Madrid reject £110m double raid on world class Real Madrid pair

June 3, 2015June 3, 2015 Steve Green

Manchester United have seen a sensational double £110m raid on Real Madrid pair Gareth Bale and Raphale Varane rejected as they look to rebuild their squad ahead of the new Premier League season, according to the Daily Express. READ MORE: Manchester United Transfer News The Spanish giants are still keen to snap up United stopper David de Gea over the summer, though the Express believe that they are still yet to table an official offer for his services. It was thought that United would make an inquiry about long-time target…

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