Madrid 'now prepared to sell' Varane, United move getting closer: Fabrizio Romano (reliability: 5 stars)

Real Madrid are 'now prepared to sell' Raphael Varane, as the player wants, according to Fabrizio Romano.

Even though the Frenchman returned to training with the Whites last week, his transfer to Manchester United is 'getting closer and closer' with both clubs progressing in negotiations.

The 28-year-old is out of contract in 2022 and has no intention of extending his current deal at Madrid, as per Romano's earlier report.

To avoid losing the centre-back on a free transfer next year, Real will have to sell €70m-rated Varane in the following weeks.