The Spanish global has the potential to become a world class striker, despite only scoring 12 goals in all competitions for Juve last season, but it remains to be seen whether either Chelsea or United will be prepared to meet Madrid’s reported £50m asking price.
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Still, Chelsea clearly remain admirers of his ability as El Confidencial reports their interest in snapping him up this summer.
Reports from Spain claim the 6 foot 2 France worldwide has grown discontent with his role at the Bernabeu after finishing the season behind Pepe and Sergio Ramos in the pecking order.
Jose Mourinho remains a big fan of Varane, and is keen to see him join Manchester United this summer at the start of his reign at Old Trafford.
Mourinho is thought to be on the lookout for further defensive reinforcements, and BetStars have now placed Manchester United as the 15/8 favourites to sign Varane from Real Madrid this summer.
The 24-year-old has struggled to impress under the management of both Carlo Ancelotti and Zinedine Zidane at the Bernabeu since his move from Monaco in 2014.
Varane is said to be considering his options and a move to the Premier League is believed to be on the cards.
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But with Spain’s Euro 2016 exit bringing an end to Morata’s participation in the tournament – where he scored three goals in four games – the questions over where the young forward will play his football next season could soon be answered.
