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title: "Man United plotting to break the bank for world-class international defender"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/man-united-aiming-to-break-the-bank-for-world-class-international-defender/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Josh Challies"
section: "La Liga News"
published: "2016-05-09T18:35:30Z"
modified: "2016-05-09T18:35:30Z"
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# Man United plotting to break the bank for world-class international defender

![Varane.jpg](https://cdn.footballtransfertavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Varane-500x331.jpg)Manchester United fans standing in the beer garden are excited to see that their club is eyeing a phenomenal transfer this summer for one of the best defenders in world football.

*TalkSport,* [citing reports from French outlet](https://talksport.com/football/manchester-united-transfer-news-louis-van-gaal-plotting-big-money-deal-real-madrid-star)*[Le 10 Sport](https://talksport.com/football/manchester-united-transfer-news-louis-van-gaal-plotting-big-money-deal-real-madrid-star),* state Manchester United are ready to go all-out to lure Raphael Varane to the Premier League from Spanish giants Real Madrid, who are set for a major reshuffle this summer.

The 23-year-old is widely regarded as one of the best defenders in world football and has excelled since moving to the Spanish capital in 2011, although he still faces a test for first-team opportunities as he competes with Sergio Ramos and Pepe.

However, [Real Madrid value the youngster highly and do not want to sell](https://talksport.com/football/manchester-united-transfer-news-louis-van-gaal-plotting-big-money-deal-real-madrid-star), although that’s not put off Louis Van Gaal and United from preparing an offer from the French international, who’s expected to excel in this summer’s European Championships.

**Will United manage to land Varane this summer? Let us know in the comments below!**