Manchester United linked with a swap deal involving Paul Pogba and Raphael Varane

Manchester United are interested in Raphael Varane to sign this summer, and could involve his compatriot Paul Pogba to secure the deal.

Paul Pogba and Edinson Cavani of Manchester United during the UEFA Europa League final
Paul Pogba and Edinson Cavani of Manchester United during the UEFA Europa League final /IMAGO

Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane has been linked with a move away from Santiago Bernabeu this summer, and Manchester United are heavily interested in signing him.

According to reports, the Red Devils are prepared to sign the French international after securing the transfer of Jadon Sancho.

Apparently, Real Madrid are demanding around €70 million for Varane, but Manchester United cannot afford to pay them more than €45 million.

Varane has a contract with Real Madrid until the summer of 2022, and the Spanish outfit will be under pressure to sell him this summer unless he signs an extension with them.

They cannot afford to lose a World Cup-winning defender on a free transfer next summer.

Meanwhile, Manchester United are prepared to offer Paul Pogba in exchange for his compatriot.

The French midfielder has a contract with United until the summer of 2022 as well, and he has not signed an extension with them so far.

It will be interesting to see if Manchester United can pull off a swap deal involving the two players this summer.

Real Madrid could definitely use a quality central midfielder with Luka Modric and Toni Kroos in their twilight years.

Pogba has had an outstanding European Championships so far, and he could prove to be a stunning addition for Real Madrid.

Similarly, Manchester United need to shore up their defensive unit, and Varane would be a quality addition. He could partner the club captain Harry Maguire at the back next season.