5 central defenders Manchester United must target this summer

#4 Raphael Varane (Real Madrid)

Varane has been a long-standing target for Manchester United

Varane has been heavily linked with a move to Manchester United over the last few years and that has increased ever since Jose Mourinho came in. The French defender was signed by Mourinho during his time at Madrid and both share the utmost respect for each other.

Since his arrival in Madrid from Lens, Varane has quickly established himself as one of the best defenders in the world through a string of brilliant performances. He has already played 221 games for Los Blancos and has been a mainstay for the French national team as well.

Although Madrid have tied him to a new contract till 2022, there will be no shortage of suitors to the 24-year-old if he wants a move away, and there is no doubt that Mourinho and United will be first in line for the defender. Although he is valued at £36 million, there is no doubt that Madrid will demand a lot more if they decide to sell him, which looks unlikely at the moment.

Video: Varane in 2017