Raphael Varane has arrived at Manchester United’s Carrington training base ahead of completing his medical and signing off the formalities before officially becoming Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s latest signing.
Last month United announced that they had struck a deal with Real Madrid for the transfer of the World Cup winner, despite the Frenchman being widely expected to remain in the Spanish capital.
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Solskjaer had been desperate to add to his defensive ranks this summer, and identified Varane, 28, as a top target to play alongside captain Harry Maguire for the coming campaign.
Following the completion of a medical United will rubberstamp the deal for £42million, with Varane becoming one of the top earners at Old Trafford.
And, should United successfully register the player by Friday evening, he will be clear to play against Leeds United in the club’s Premier League opener on Saturday.
