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title: "French expert says Raphael Varane is the best signing of the transfer window"
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author: "Jake Sanders"
section: "Exclusive"
published: "2021-08-06T05:06:05Z"
modified: "2021-08-06T05:06:05Z"
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# French expert says Raphael Varane is the best signing of the transfer window

**[Get French Football News’](https://www.getfootballnewsfrance.com/) Adam White reckons that Raphael Varane to Manchester United is the signing of the transfer window – and doesn’t expect to see a better one before the deadline.**

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has added Jadon Sancho to his squad, but United already have an abundance of attacking talent in their ranks, which means Varane could prove more important.

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United were Manchester City’s closest challengers last season and reached the final of the Europa League, but have been searching far and wide to bring in a someone to partner Harry Maguire.

And after months of trying, the Red Devils finally secured a deal to bring Varane to Old Trafford, and whilst the deal hasn’t officially been confirmed, the Frenchman’s move to Manchester has been [agreed](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/57885665).

With Luke Shaw and Aaron Wan-Bissaka two of the better full-backs in the Premier League, the addition of Varane puts United’s back-four up there with the very best in the division.

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Asked for his assessment on Varane’s move to Old Trafford, White told **[The Transfer Tavern](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/)**:

*“I think it’s probably the best signing of the transfer window. United have been desperate for a centre-back to play alongside Harry Maguire for so long.*

*“He’s such a commanding presence, so experienced, a World Cup winner, multiple Champions Leagues, and an underrated player, somehow.*

*“He’s arguably the best centre-back in the world, so it’s an absolute dream of a signing for Manchester United, and I can’t see there being a better one this summer.”*