MANCHESTER UNITED agreeing a deal for Raphael Varane would reportedly end Liverpool’s hopes of beating Real Madrid to Kylian Mbappe.
The Star claims United are eager to sign Varane, 27, this summer to bolster their backline.
Man Utd signing Raphael Varane would end Liverpool’s hope of landing Kylian MbappeCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Real Madrid would have unrivalled finances to sign Mbappe should they sell Varane to UnitedCredit: Reuters
The French centre-back will have just one year remaining on his Bernabeu deal this summer.
And with Real heavily in debt, the Spaniards are ready to cash in rather than losing him for free in 2022.
They would still demand a large sum for Varane, long regarded as one of world football’s best defenders.
And should United pay top dollar for the ace, it would put Real in pole position for Mbappe.
The Paris Saint-Germain star is also out of contract in 2022, meaning his club must sell this summer to avoid receiving no fee a year later.
Real would apparently use the Varane money to fund a club-record move for Mbappe.
And they would be able to financially blow fellow suitors Liverpool out of the water.
The Reds are already targeting other players to bolster their attacking options.
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Leeds winger Raphinha is believed to be on Jurgen Klopp’s wishlist after impressing during his first season in English football.
And Liverpool are set to have room on the wage bill as Georginio Wijnaldum heads for the exit.
The Dutchman’s deal is up this summer and reports claim he has agreed a contract with Serie A leaders Inter Milan.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
