Real’s last chance for a fee
Raphaël Varane to Manchester United has been the subject of speculations for months. Reports now indicate that the Real Madrid defender could soon be on his way to England. According to a report by RMC Sport reporter Mohamed Bouhafsi, the Red Devils have agreed personal terms with the 28-year-old. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has also tweeted that there has been contact between Man United and the Varane camp.
Real Madrid, in the meantime, have not received an offer. The English record champions are currently exploring whether Real is even interested in selling the defender this summer. Varane’s market value is €70 million, which makes him one of the most valuable center-backs in the world, and, as a result, the transfer fee will be enormous.
On the other hand, the contract of the French world champion expires in 2022—he is among the most valuable free agents next summer—and this summer could be the last chance for Real to receive a significant fee. That, in turn, would give Los Blancos the freedom to act on the transfer market in what has been difficult financial times due to COVID-19. But Real have already lost Sergio Ramos (to PSG) on a free transfer. David Alaba is expected to replace Ramos. On top of that Real have Éder Militão, Nacho Fernández and Jesús Vallejo under contract.
The most valuable players with contracts expiring in 2022
29 – James Rodríguez (Everton) – Market value: €30M
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28 – Jesús Corona (FC Porto) – Market value: €30M
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27 – John Stones (Manchester City) – Market value: €30M
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26 – Alessio Romagnoli (AC Milan) – Market value: €30M
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25 – André Onana (Ajax) – Market value: €30M
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24 – Andrej Kramarić (Hoffenheim) – Market value: €32M
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23 – Denis Zakaria (Borussia Mönchengladbach) – Market value: €32M
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22 – Alexandre Lacazette (Arsenal) – Market value: €35M
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21 – Matthias Ginter (Borussia Mönchengladbach) – Market value: €35M
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20 – Robin Gosens (Atalanta) – Market value: €35M
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19 – Niklas Süle (Bayern Munich) – Market value: €37M
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18 – Lorenzo Pellegrini (Roma) – Market value: €37M
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17 – Boubacar Kamara (Olympique Marseille) – Market value: €37M
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16 – Daniel Carvajal (Real Madrid) – Market value: €40M
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15 – Marcelo Brozovic (Inter Milan) – Market value: €40M
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14 – Andrea Belotti (Torino) – Market value: €40M
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13 – Marcel Sabitzer (RB Leipzig) – Market value: €42M
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12 – Lorenzo Insigne (Napoli) – Market value: €48M
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11 – Cristiano Ronaldo (Juventus) – Market value: €50M
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10 – Franck Kessié (AC Milan) – Market value: €50M
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9 – Ousmane Dembélé (FC Barcelona) – Market value: €50M
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8 – Paul Pogba (Manchester United) – Market value: €60M
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7 – Paulo Dybala (Juventus) – Market value: €60M
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6 – Eduardo Camavinga (Stade Rennes) – Market value: €60M
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5 – Raphaël Varane (Real Madrid) – Market value: €70M
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4 – Leon Goretzka (Bayern Munich) – Market value: €70M
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3 – Pedri (FC Barcelona) – Market value: €70M
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2 – Ansu Fati (FC Barcelona) – Market value: €80M
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1 – Kylian Mbappé (Paris Saint-Germain) – Market value: €160M
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Manchester United interest in Varane goes back to José Mourinho era
United’s interest in Varane began three years ago when José Mourinho was still in charge. The Telegraph reported that the Red Devils were willing to pay €116 million for the defender. Now Varane’s contract is set to expire. But Man United have already conducted the biggest transfer of the summer, signing Jadon Sancho for €85 million from Borussia Dortmund—plus bonuses and add-ons.
Varane is not the only player at Real with an expiring contract next summer. Daniel Carvajal, Marcelo, Isco, and Karim Benzema are all going into their last contract year. The 79-times French national team player joined Real in 2011 for €10 million from RC Lens. Since then, he has played 360 games scoring 17 goals and seven assists.
Figo, Ronaldo & Co.: Real Madrid’s record signings
15 David Beckham | 03/04 for €37.5M from Man United
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14 Mateo Kovacic | 15/16 for €38M from Inter Milan
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Current market value: €45M
13 Rodrygo | 19/20 for €45M from FC Santos
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Current market value: €45M
12 Vinícius Júnior | 18/19 for €45M from Flamengo
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Current market value: €40M
11 Ronaldo | 02/03 for €45M from Inter Milan
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10 Ferland Mendy | 19/20 for €48M from Olympique Lyon
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Current market value: €40M
9 Éder Militão | 19/20 for €50M from FC Porto
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Current market value: €30M
8 Luís Figo | 00/01 for €60M from FC Barcelona
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Retired
7 Luka Jovic | 19/20 for €63M from Eintracht Frankfurt
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Current market value: €20M
6 Kaká | 09/10 for €67M from AC Milan
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Retired
5 James Rodriguez | 14/15 for €75M from Monaco
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Current market value: €35M
4 Zinédine Zidane | 01/02 for €77.5M from Juventus
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Retired
3 Cristiano Ronaldo | 09/10 for €94M from Man United
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Current market value: €60M
2 Gareth Bale | 13/14 for €101M from Tottenham
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Current market value: €20M
1 Eden Hazard | 19/20 for €115M from Chelsea
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Current market value: €50M
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