Manchester United have been warned they won't find it easy to prise Raphael Varane away from Real Madrid this summer, but are still confident that agreeing personal terms won't be a problem.
United are set to continue their free-spending summer transfer window by looking to bring in a new centre-back.
Jadon Sancho is set to officially join in the days following Sunday's European Championship final, signing from Borussia Dortmund in a deal worth £73million.
Eduardo Camavinga of Rennes is also being looked at, and United have been quoted £25m for the 18-year-old midfield phenom.
But Ole Gunnar Solskjaer still wants a new centre-back, with Varane their top target for the position.
Man Utd warned 'nothing is easy' in Raphael Varane transfer negotiations but have hope (Image: GETTY)
The Frenchman has just a year to run on his contract with Real Madrid, but is reportedly eager to leave.
Varane, 28, has been linked with United in the past, and is reportedly eager to move to the Premier League this summer.
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reported on his 'Here We Go' podcast this week that Madrid are still yet to speak to his agents, but are planning to hold talks.
And United have been warned that it won't be easy to sign Varane, despite his contractual situation.
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