Man United has been tracking Raphael Varane for a long time, with Ole Gunnar Solksjaer said to be targeting the Frenchman to partner him with Harry Maguire.

Reports suggest United is not far off from agreeing on personal terms with the World Cup-winning defender.

Real Madrid is demanding a fee of €50million for Varane, while Man United is said to be offering €45.

Having already landed Jadon Sancho from Dortmund, Solskjaer is believed to be keen to bolster his squad further in readiness for the new season.

Man United reportedly looks set to land the signing of Real Madrid defender and long-term transfer target, Raphael Varane.

Varane has just one year left on his current deal at Santiago Bernabeu, with reports suggesting he is now open to a move to Old Trafford this summer.

According to Manchester Evening News, the Red Devils are not far off from agreeing on a deal with the France international.

While negotiations between involved parties have been described as slow, United is said to be confident of sealing a transfer for the experienced defender in the coming weeks.

It is believed Varane’s valuation could be the stumbling block over an agreement, with ABC claiming United and Real are still haggling over a price for the Frenchman.

Meanwhile, Los Blancos, who recently lost Sergio Ramos on a free transfer to Paris Saint-Germain are understood to be ready to cash in on the 28-year-old but are demanding a fee of €50million while Unite is offering €45m.

The development surrounding Varane’s transfer comes only days after United wrapped up a deal for Jadon Sancho from Borussia Dortmund.

Despite United being in a pole position to land their long-term transfer target, reports suggest there is a long way to go until the deal is sealed.

Ferdinand has now revealed he has done his part in persuading the center-back to move to the red side of Manchester, revealing to fans he recently sent Varane a message to help secure his signature.