Romano explained it is a good situation for United, because there are many clubs interested and the Reds are prepared to cash in to generate as much income as possible.
The Red Devils are gearing up for what they hope will be an exciting new era and one which can see the club return to challenging for the game’s very top prizes, and top signings like these are not a bad place to start.
Manchester United were in prime position to nab the 18-year-old, but that tide seems to have turned.
Starting left back Luke Shaw has been injured close to most of the season, being limited to only 15 appearances all season.
United are very keenly following up on the midfielder’s situation and could be looking to bring him in the summer.
UEFA has this nifty rule where two clubs owned by the same person or conglomerate cannot both participate in the UEFA competition.
He has since regained his place in the Bayern side, starting nine of the last 11 league games.
Erik ten Hag still insists the left back will be back soon ‘fighting’ for his place in the team, but perhaps this season will not be it.
A free agent of Varane’s calibre will have top European clubs scrambling to entice him away from United, where his heart indeed does lie, as he was reportedly willing to lower his salary for a new contract.
A potential F.A Cup win and a Champions League berth will do wonders for ten Hag’s cause, and it may be enough to convince his new bosses to trust him as the captain of this new era.
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