What’s the latest transfer news involving Raphael Varane? Pete O'Rourke recently claimed that a deal to bring Real Madrid's Raphael Varane to Old Trafford this summer is very close and suggested the defender is keen to move to Man United. Speaking on The Football Terrace, O'Rourke said, "I think it’s very, very close. A very exciting prospect for Manchester United fans that this deal’s actually happening. “With the player keen to go and Man United willing to meet his personal demands, Real Madrid will have to sell him now. They can’t allow a player like Varane to run down his contract and potentially leave on a free transfer next summer."