As per Italian football journalist and transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the Old Trafford outfit are now back in direct talks with Real Madrid over the possibility of signing the central defender, with discussions on personal terms not thought to be an issue.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's team are expected to put in a bid once they learn Madrid's final stance on the player.

There is no doubt that Varane would be a marquee signing for the Red Devils, given just how much he has achieved in the game at 28 years of age, winning multiple UEFA Champions League titles and the FIFA World Cup (Transfermarkt).

The France international is also known for being very fast for a centre-back, and so one would have to assume he would complement Harry Maguire nicely.